Summary
The 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Louisiana.
Incumbent Republican U.S. senator John Kennedy first elected in 2016 filled the seat of retiring senator David Vitter, and is running for re-election to a second term.
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Senate candidate Luke Mixon has been officially endorsed by fellow Democrat, Governor John Bel Edwards. Mixon is one of three announced candidates who will face off with incumbent Republican John Kennedy. UL-Monroe Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley said Edwards’ endorsement is a boost for the Baton Rouge pilot’s campaign.
“His endorsement for Mixon, might help Mixon separate and give him a clear path to winning the primary,” said Stockley.
In addition to endorsing the Bunkie native, Edwards is headlining a fundraiser for Mixon in New Orleans on June 16th. Stockley said because Mixon doesn’t have much name recognition and he’ll need to raise as much as possible.
WAFB, – May 18, 2022
Republican U.S. Senator John Kennedy says he’s in trouble because his opponent, Democrat Gary Chambers, is allegedly carrying all the momentum when it comes to campaign contributions. But is this true, or does the incumbent have something else up his sleeve?
Emails from Sen. Kennedy have been flooding inboxes lately. The latest coming out this morning. According to Kennedy’s emails, Baton Rouge activist Chambers is carrying all the momentum when it comes to campaign finances. But considering Kennedy has roughly $14 million in his campaign war chest, that may seem hard to believe.
“John Kennedy is on cruise control. He will not be defeated in 2022 unless an unusual thing happens in the next five months,” said political analyst Jim Engster.
Someone close to the Kennedy campaign tells me today, quote “Kennedy’s radical opponent raised nearly $600,000 in one month and attracted 14,000 donors out of the gate. Make no mistake, the woke establishment is behind him.”
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Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | November 19, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | January 7, 2022 |
| Sabato’s Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | November 3, 2021 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | January 10, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | May 12, 2022 |
| 538[20] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
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John Kennedy
Current Position: US Senator since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2022 US Senator
Former Position(s): Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue from 1996 – 2015
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Gary Chambers
Gary Chambers Jr. (born 1985) is an American civil rights activist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A progressive member of the Democratic Party, Chambers is running in the 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana. He previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2021 Louisiana’s 2nd congressional district special election and, in 2019, for Louisiana’s 15th State Senate district. wikipedia entry.
As a native son of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gary Chambers Jr. leads, advocates and lives by the motto “Do Good, Seek Justice”, an excerpt from the gospel of Isaiah 1:17 which requires those in position to effect change to work diligently on behalf of the most vulnerable. It is this spirit of service that inspired his decision to run for the U.S. Senate.
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Gary Chambers, an entrepreneur and co-founder of the media outlet, The Rouge Collection, is a noteworthy social justice advocate and community organizer who has been featured in outlets such as 225 Magazine (2017 People to Watch edition), Wired Magazine, The New York Times, CNN, Morning Joe, and Roland Martin Unfiltered for his tireless efforts in advancing the most disenfranchised communities across Louisiana. As an advocate, his work has contributed to advancements in the justice system, healthcare access, and to equality in the municipal contracting process for minority owned businesses.
He is seeking office during an unprecedented time in American and Louisianan history that calls for bold new leadership to tackle the issues of the future. His candidacy is a response to thousands in Louisiana and across the country urging him to be a voice for them in the Senate. One that can bring the type of change that reaches working-class people in tangible ways.
Louisiana has been burdened with the type of inequity that can only be resolved through fearless representation on its behalf. Chambers has a courageous vision to bring resources back to the people of Louisiana, and is guided by the belief that we can lead this nation from the bottom of the map.
For more information, see Gary Chambers campaign site.
Mixon & Steib
Luke Mixon
I grew up in a farming family just outside of Bunkie, LA, where at an early age I was taught the value of hard work and resiliency. I am also a proud product of Louisiana public schools. It was during my time as a student-athlete at Bunkie High School that I became aware of the poverty and lack of opportunity in our small towns.
It was also during this time that my desire to serve in the military was inspired by my grandfather, Charles Mixon, who served as a B-24 flight engineer during WWII. On May 29, 1944, he and his crew were shot down by a German ME-109. As the aircraft caught fire and entered a spin, he narrowly escaped as he parachuted from the bomb bay doors. He was ultimately captured by German soldiers and remained a POW at Stalag 17B prison camp for the remainder of the war. My grandfather would go on to live a life of integrity, character, and patriotism.
Inspired by his life, I had three goals as a young man; attend the United States Naval Academy, become a fighter pilot, and graduate from TOPGUN. I accomplished the first of those goals when I graduated from the Naval Academy in 2001, three months prior to 9/11, which would determine the course of my military career.
I earned the Navy Wings of Gold in 2004 and realized the second of my childhood dreams, becoming a fighter pilot. I was chosen to fly the F/A-18 Hornet, which I would pilot for the next 17 years, accumulating over 3000 flight hours. I completed four deployments from aircraft carriers in support of missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, where I earned three Air Medals.
Along the way, I completed another lifelong dream when I graduated from the Navy’s prestigious Strike Fighter Weapons School, better known as TOPGUN. And in 2012 I was recognized as the Navy’s F/A-18 Attack Aviator of the Year. My service was completed in the Navy Reserves, where I served as the Commanding Officer of VFA-204, the Navy’s F/A-18 squadron based in New Orleans, LA.
I returned home to Louisiana in 2016 and currently work as a commercial airline pilot. I reside in Baton Rouge with my wife, Renee, and two children, Samantha and Charlie.
During my time in the military, I was blessed to work with some of the bravest and most talented Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. But I’ve also seen the consequences of irresponsible leadership. I’ve seen it abroad in our foreign policy and here in Louisiana.
For too long politicians have sowed division in our state by valuing partisanship over progress. And they are not representing the needs of their constituents. Our infrastructure is crumbling and communities are flooding. But Senator Kennedy voted against billions of dollars to improve our roads and protect us from natural disasters. Health care costs are bankrupting families, yet Senator Kennedy voted to end coverage for half a million working people in our state. And we need better jobs that provide the people of Louisiana with a living wage to support their family.
At the Naval Academy, our Mission was to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty.
My experiences from growing up in central Louisiana, to the Naval Academy, to flying missions in the Middle East have instilled in me those ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty. And now, more than ever, that’s exactly what we need. Louisiana needs a responsible leader. And as our next United States Senator, that is exactly what I plan to be.
For more information, go to his campaign site.
Syrita Steib
Syrita Steib was born at Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital, and at the age of four, Syrita moved from Reserve to Back Vacherie. Syrita is the oldest daughter of a retired Worker’s Compensation Judge and retired Radar Coordinator at Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Both parents instilled the values of education, hard work, and community, which she carries in her career, leadership and life.
Syrita’s love for education began in the heart of the river parishes at Vacherie Primary and Elementary Schools. Syrita’s mother and father encouraged excellence in education. Syrita developed a passion for Science due to the many educators she has in her family. Syrita graduated in the top 10 in her class from St. James High School and received a full scholarship to Xavier University in Physics and Engineering. Syrita was also involved in athletics, participating in multiple team sports. These activities stressed collaboration, courage, and leadership. These early experiences also developed Syrita into an effective leader and demonstrated her ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and values.
After one year in college, Syrita withdrew from Xavier University and joined the United States Navy where Syrita was training to become an Electronics Technician (ET). Unfortunately, the Armed Forces during the Clinton Administration didn’t have the pay scale it did today. Syrita wasn’t able to make ends meet and ultimately some of her decisions led to her being incarcerated. President Donald Trump later pardoned Syrita.
After returning home, Syrita started over and began to rebuild her life with the values instilled by parents as guidance. While working construction in Memphis, Syrita married and became pregnant with her first child, Ethan Patrick Martin. While pregnant, Syrita moved back to Reserve and enrolled at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. In 2014, Syrita earned her Bachelor’s of Science from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and graduated Cum Laude. She is nationally certified and licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Immediately following her graduation, Syrita began working at four different hospitals – Ochsner in New Orleans, Touro, Slidell Memorial, and West Jefferson while applying to medical schools.
In 2016, Syrita followed her heart and commitment to the community and created Operation Restoration (OR). OR’s mission is to eradicate the roadblocks women and girls face when returning home after incarceration. Syrita envisioned a community support system for women impacted by incarceration through education. Syrita began to fulfill this vision in 2017 when she helped to write and successfully advocated for the passage of Louisiana Act 276. This legislation prohibits public post-secondary institutions in Louisiana from asking questions relating to criminal history for admissions—making Louisiana the first state to pass this type of legislation.
Syrita’s notable work in advocacy, criminal justice reform, and policy has received local and national recognition. Syrita is a sought-after expert who regularly speaks at conferences across the nation about the experiences of incarcerated women. In 2018, she was a co-chair for the healthy families committee for New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell’s transition team. Syrita was also a panelist on the Empowerment stage at the Essence Festival in 2018 and 2019 and 2021. In 2020, she was also selected as a Rubinger Fellow with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and an Unlocked Futures Fellow with New Profit and John Legend.
Syrita has served as a policy consultant for Cut50’s Dignity for Incarcerated Women campaign and worked on the passage of the First Step Act. Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Syrita to the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Oversight Council, and Syrita served as the Vice-chair for the Louisiana Task Force on Women’s Incarceration. She also co-curated and was featured in the Newcomb Art Museum’s Per(Sister) exhibit, which shared the stories of currently and formerly incarcerated women. She also served on District Attorney Jason Williams’ Transition committee, Protect Vulnerable Communities Committee.
Yet, the two most essential roles Syrita has are as wife and mother. In 2020, Syrita married Montrell Carmouche, and they welcomed Saige Katherine Carmouche into their family, which made Ethan a big brother. As a wife, mother, small business owner, and founder/executive director of a non-profit, Syrita understands the challenges we face daily in Louisiana. She will take a common-sense approach to work with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and political parties to give Louisiana the strong voice in Washington we deserve. She will continue supporting our school systems, working to create jobs, improving our infrastructure, and fighting to expand economic opportunities with a focus on rural communities, which have been forgotten.
For more information, go to her campaign site.
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The 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Louisiana. Incumbent Republican U.S. senator John Kennedy was first elected in 2016. He ran for re-election to a second term, and was re-elected after receiving a majority of votes in the first round.[1][2]
Kennedy won White voters (79% to 9%), while Chambers and Mixon both won a split majority of African Americans (48% to 24% to 16%).[3]
Candidates
Republican Party
Declared
- Devin Lance Graham, business owner and real estate broker
- John Kennedy, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
Democratic Party
Declared
- Gary Chambers, activist, candidate for Louisiana's 15th State Senate district in 2019, and candidate for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in 2021[4][5]
- MV "Vinny" Mendoza, perennial candidate
- Luke Mixon, member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and former member of the U.S. Navy[6]
- Salvador P. Rodriguez, store manager
- Syrita Steib, nonprofit executive and criminal justice reform advocate[7]
Declined
- John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana[8] (endorsed Mixon)
- Helena Moreno, President of the New Orleans City Council and former state representative (endorsed Chambers)[9]
Libertarian Party
- Aaron C. Sigler, neurosurgeon and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020
Nonpartisans and independents
Declared
- Beryl A. Billiot, businessman and perennial candidate
- Alexander "Xan" John, businessman, law student and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[10]
- Bradley McMorris, realtor
- W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson, author, advocate and 2020 U.S. House candidate in Illinois[11]
- Thomas Wenn
Endorsements
U.S. Representatives
- Troy Carter, U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (2021–present)[12]
State legislators
- Edward James, former Louisiana state representative from the 101st district (2012–2022)[13]
Local officials
- Helena Moreno, President of New Orleans City Council (2019–present) and former Louisiana state representative from the 93rd district (2010–2018)[9]
- JP Morrell, New Orleans city councilor (2022–present)[9]
- Oliver Thomas, New Orleans city councilor (1994–2007, 2022–present)[9]
Newspapers
Organizations
- Louisiana Democratic Party (co-endorsed with Mixon and Steib)[15]
- Our Black Party[16]
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[17]
U.S. Representatives
- Julia Letlow, U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district (2021–present)[18]
Organizations
- Animal Wellness Action[19]
- Campaign for Working Families[20]
- Citizens Against Government Waste[21]
- ClearPath Action Fund[20]
- National Federation of Independent Business[22]
- National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund[23][24]
- National Right to Life Committee[20]
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce[25]
- Louisiana Republican Party[26]
State officials
- John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana (2016–present)[27]
State legislators
- Kenny Ray Cox, state representative from the 23rd district (2012–present)[28]
- Sam Jenkins, state representative from the 2nd district (2016–present)[29]
- C. Denise Marcelle, state representative from the 61st district (2016–present)[30]
Organizations
- Louisiana Democratic Party (co-endorsed with Chambers and Steib)[15]
- Louisiana Federation of Teachers[31]
- National Education Association – Louisiana[32]
- The Steady State[33]
- VoteVets.org[34]
Organizations
- Louisiana Democratic Party (co-endorsed with Mixon and Chambers)[15]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[35] | Solid R | November 19, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Solid R | January 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | November 3, 2021 |
| Politico[38] | Solid R | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[39] | Safe R | January 10, 2022 |
| Fox News[40] | Solid R | May 12, 2022 |
| DDHQ[41] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[42] | Solid R (Kennedy) | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[43] | Safe R | September 7, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Gary Chambers (D) | John Kennedy (R) | Luke Mixon (D) | Syrita Steib (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[44] | October 10–11, 2022 | 633 (RV) | – | 8% | 53% | 16% | 6% | 2%[b] | 14% |
| Echelon Insights[45] | August 31 – September 7, 2022 | 506 (RV) | ± 6.5% | 16% | 51% | 8% | 6% | – | 19% |
| JMC Analytics (R)[46] | March 21–23, 2022 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 14% | 53% | 7% | 3% | – | 23% |
Runoff election
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Generic Republican | Generic Democrat | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMC Analytics (R)[46] | March 21–23, 2022 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 51% | 33% | 16% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Kennedy (incumbent) | 851,568 | 61.56% | ||
| Democratic | Gary Chambers | 246,933 | 17.85% | ||
| Democratic | Luke Mixon | 182,887 | 13.22% | ||
| Democratic | Syrita Steib | 31,568 | 2.28% | ||
| Republican | Devin Lance Graham | 25,275 | 1.83% | ||
| Democratic | MV "Vinny" Mendoza | 11,910 | 0.86% | ||
| Independent | Beryl Billiot | 9,378 | 0.68% | ||
| Democratic | Salvador P. Rodriguez | 7,767 | 0.56% | ||
| Independent | Bradley McMorris | 5,388 | 0.39% | ||
| Libertarian | Aaron C. Sigler | 4,865 | 0.35% | ||
| Independent | Alexander "Xan" John | 2,753 | 0.20% | ||
| Independent | W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson | 1,676 | 0.12% | ||
| Independent | Thomas Wenn | 1,322 | 0.10% | ||
| Total votes | 1,383,290 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b "Sen. John Kennedy launches 2022 re-election bid: 'I will not let you down. I'd rather drink weed killer.'". foxnews.com. June 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ writer, MARK BALLARD | Staff (November 8, 2022). "John Kennedy wins second term in the U.S. Senate". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Fox News Voter Analysis". Fox News. November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Democrats rally around new personalities".
- ^ "Baton Rouge community activist Gary Chambers launches campaign for U.S. Senate". January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Sen. John Kennedy draws a challenger: Navy veteran Luke Mixon". October 5, 2021.
- ^ "KALB Exclusive: Syrita Steib seeking U.S. Senate seat". May 25, 2022.
- ^ "Here's what 5 governors have to say on Covid, climate change and campaign plans". Politico. January 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Bridges, Tyler (March 12, 2022). "New Orleans City Council members back Gary Chambers' bid to unseat Sen. John Kennedy". The Advocate. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ "Louisiana Senate Candidate Rips Enormous Blunt in First Campaign Ad". Rolling Stone. January 18, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ "Who is William Olson, Democratic candidate for 8th Congressional District?". Chicago Tribune. March 6, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Carter throws support behind Chambers run for Senate". www.brproud.com. September 17, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "Senate candidate Gary Chambers gets first endorsement from La. elected official". BRProud.com. January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "The New Orleans Tribune Endorses the Following Candidates in the Nov. 8 Primary". The New Orleans Tribune. October 20, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Closer look at La. Democratic Party's controversial senatorial endorsement". www.kalb.com. August 15, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsements – Our Black Party". www.ourblackparty.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Barrabi, Thomas (March 6, 2021). "Trump endorses Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy in 2022 reelection bid". Fox News. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Sen. Kennedy, Rep. Letlow hold campaign rally in Bastrop". www.kalb.com. October 24, 2022. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Senator John Kennedy Earns Endorsement from Animal Wellness Action in Re-Election Campaign". www.wjhl.com. October 26, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "John Kennedy's Ratings and Endorsements". justfacts.votesmart.org. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "CCAGW PAC Endorses Sen. John Kennedy and Five Louisiana House Candidates". www.businesswire.com. October 13, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Louisiana Small Business Community Endorses Senator John Kennedy for Re-Election". www.nfib.com. September 19, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "NRA-PVF - Grades - Louisiana". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Vote Freedom First. Vote John Kennedy for U.S. Senate!". nrapvf.org. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Kennedy for Senate". johnkennedy.com. February 3, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "Republican Party Endorses Senator John Kennedy for Re-Election". August 14, 2021.
- ^ Bridges, Tyler (June 2, 2022). "John Bel Edwards endorses Luke Mixon in uphill Senate race against John Kennedy". The Advocate. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Rep. Kenny Cox Endorses Luke Mixon for U.S. Senate". www.lukemixon.com. May 31, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Louisiana House Democratic chairman endorses Luke Mixon in US Senate race".
- ^ "I'm honored to have the endorsement of Representative C. Denise Marcelle. She's a fierce advocate for the people of Baton Rouge. I'll fight for Louisiana everyday in the Senate. We've got 23 days until Election Day. Let's win this! 🗳 Vote Luke Mixon #9 on your ballot". Twitter. October 16, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "VOTE: November 8th - Louisiana Federation of Teachers". la.aft.org. October 25, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Our Recommended Candidates".
- ^ "The Steady State Endorses Luke Mixon for Senate". thesteadystate.org. July 7, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "VoteVets Announces Final Endorsements of the Quarter". March 30, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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- ^ "Battle for the Senate 2022". RCP. January 10, 2022.
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- ^ "2022 Election Forecast". DDHQ. July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Election Forecast". FiveThirtyEight. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Economist's 2022 Senate forecast". The Economist. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Public Policy Polling (D)
- ^ Echelon Insights
- ^ a b JMC Analytics (R)
- ^ "2022 Official Election Results". Louisiana Secretary of State.
External links
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