Farmer Jamie Davis ties GOP's Julia Letlow in Louisiana Senate race
The gist
Democrat Jamie Davis, a third-generation farmer, is tied 45-45 with Republican Rep.
The Louisiana Senate seat could hinge on turnout in a state Trump won by about 60%.
How it unfolded
- Jun 27, 2026Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis won their party's runoff elections and advanced to face each other for Bill Cassidy's U.S. Senate seat in November.
- Oct 29, 2026A campaign ad using an artificially generated video of Jamie Davis, funded by the Republican PAC 'Accountability Project' supporting Letlow, is drawing attention. Davis sat down with FOX 8; Letlow did not respond to multiple interview requests.
- Oct 30, 2026A Davis campaign-commissioned Hart Research poll showed Davis tied at 45% with Letlow.