Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) just made it official—he’s running for a third term in the U.S. Senate.
The Louisiana Republican confirmed his re-election campaign Saturday after months of speculation. “Louisiana and our country face serious challenges,” Cassidy said. “I’m running for reelection to work with the people of Louisiana and my fellow Americans to not just face these challenges, but to make our state and our country even greater.”
Cassidy’s announcement came during a speech to supporters, where he positioned himself as a problem-solver and a steady hand amid growing national tensions.
But the senator isn’t heading into a smooth race. He’s already facing a crowded primary field, and some opponents are hitting him hard over his controversial past vote to convict President Donald Trump.
Cassidy was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump during the 2021 impeachment trial after the January 6 Capitol protests. That decision sparked outrage from the GOP base and triggered calls for him to resign.
Since then, however, Cassidy has worked to repair his relationship with Trump—and it appears to be paying off, per Trending Politics.
In recent months, the senator joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate the signing