Cassidy Raises $1.75 Million for Re-Election Campaign
WASHINGTON — Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign collected $1.75 million during the third quarter of this year, significantly boosting his funds for the 2026 re-election campaign.
The second-term senator currently holds $10 million in cash on hand and has raised over $15 million during this election cycle, according to his campaign team.
“I am truly thankful for the backing from Louisianans throughout the state,” Cassidy mentioned in a statement on Wednesday.
“I want to express my appreciation to everyone who understands that my collaborations with Louisiana and President Trump have real impacts on individuals, families, and Louisiana as a whole.”
Louisiana hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since Mary Landrieu in 2008.
Democratic figures had been encouraging former Governor John Bel Edwards to enter the race, but he announced on Monday that he would not challenge Cassidy.
Cassidy, who is 68, is set to contest a multi-candidate Republican primary on April 18, 2026, with notable competitor John Fleming, a former Congressman and current State Treasurer.
While Trump has yet to endorse Cassidy, Republican senators have been keen to highlight their connections with the former president after Cassidy’s vote to convict him for inciting insurrection following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
On September 30, Cassidy shared a birthday letter from Trump, thanking him for his “ongoing friendship and enduring commitment to the American values we cherish.”
Since Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Cassidy has visited the White House at least eight times.
As the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), Cassidy oversees the Department of Health and Human Services. However, he has faced challenges with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding federal health policy.
Cassidy, who is a trained medical doctor, expressed concern over some of Kennedy’s public remarks and actions on vaccine policies.
Last month, Cassidy disputed the administration’s claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy is connected to autism in children, stating, “overwhelming evidence indicates this isn’t the case.”
The differences between Cassidy and Kennedy have garnered attention from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) segment of the Trump movement, which has rallied behind the secretary.
“The backing from all 64 parishes shows that Louisiana stands united behind Senator Cassidy,” remarked Katie Larkin, Cassidy’s campaign manager. “He has developed an unmatched statewide network along with the resources, support, and momentum to secure a victory. Louisianans recognize that Senator Cassidy is dedicated to their interests, and these figures clearly reflect that.”
