Jamie Davis Wins Louisiana Democratic Senate Runoff, Setting Up 18-Year Senate Drought Test
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Jamie Davis Wins Louisiana Democratic Senate Runoff, Setting Up 18-Year Senate Drought Test
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
Jamie Davis, a farmer and former parish official from northeast Louisiana, defeated New Orleans businessman Gary Crockett in Saturday’s Democratic Senate runoff to become the party’s nominee.
State party backing and a large cash-and-staff advantage made Davis the heavy favorite in the runoff, according to the Associated Press.
Davis now advances to the general election to succeed Sen. Bill Cassidy, facing a steep climb in reliably red Louisiana.
A Democratic win would end an 18-year drought in Louisiana Senate races, while the Republican contest remains focused on Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming after Cassidy lost renomination.