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Julie Emerson Opens 2026 LA Senate Race With, 500K PAC War Chest, Forceful Energy Message
Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:53 am
Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:53 am
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As 2026 begins, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy faces one of the most perilous reelection paths of any Republican incumbent in America, with lingering backlash over his impeachment vote and a newly restructured Louisiana primary system that offers him no easy runway. One of his challengers, State Rep. Julie Emerson, is out early with a major campaign video as the 2026 cycle begins.
In the video, Emerson lays out a clear argument. Oil and gas has always been the engine of Louisiana’s economy, and reviving it is essential to resetting the state’s future.
Drawing from her childhood growing up in Lafayette during the 1990s, Emerson recalls a South Louisiana defined by opportunity. Restaurants were full. Retail centers were busy. Working families could count on good jobs. That prosperity, she argues, was no accident. It was built by a strong energy industry that funded schools, paved roads, and supported generations across Acadiana and beyond.
Emerson places the industry’s decline squarely on Washington Democrats. She points to Obama-era green initiatives, later culminating in the Green New Deal under Joe Biden, as policies that restricted drilling, imposed heavy regulation, and cost Louisiana jobs. Many voters still remember Jeff Landry, then a congressman, holding up a “Drilling = Jobs” sign during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union following the federal drilling moratorium.
Emerson goes on to highlight recent legislative wins she supported, including cutting the severance tax in half and cracking down on abusive legacy lawsuits. These moves were aimed at making Louisiana competitive again. She also credits Donald Trump for reopening federal energy leases in the Gulf of Mexico.
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The setting of the video is notable. Filmed at the Port of Iberia and the Port of Terrebonne, both hubs of oil and gas activity that have seen better days, Emerson launched her 2026 media effort in the heart of her opponent’s State Sen. Blake Miguez’s district.
The message here is clear. Emerson is asserting that Acadiana and the energy economy are central terrain in this race, and that no candidate has a monopoly on either.
Emerson also has a solid asset in her camp, as a political action committee supporting her just announced it has built a significant war chest for the race…
Louisiana’s Future Fund, a Super PAC supporting Julie Emerson’s campaign for U.S. Senate, will report more than $500,000 raised for the fourth quarter of 2025.
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“I think Julie presents a real alternative to Bill Cassidy without coming across as a fringe candidate.” Said Robert Cahaly, chairman of Louisiana’s Future Fund.
“All the polling I’ve seen on Cassidy shows that he doesn’t have a path to re-election,” said Cahaly. “I’m shocked he is still pursuing this. I would imagine he regrets it by now.”
Emerson, Miguez, State Treasurer John Fleming and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta are the chief notable Republican challengers to Cassidy. The GOP primary is on May 16th, 2026 with a June 27th runoff.
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Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:56 am to ragincajun03
Hope she makes some waves. The impeachment vote should’ve been the end of Cassidy.
Get him out!
ETA: did you find a new gig yet?
Get him out!
ETA: did you find a new gig yet?
This post was edited on 1/9/26 at 6:57 am
Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:58 am to ragincajun03
I pray that Cassidy loses. I don’t care if it’s Miquel, Emerson, or Santa Claus.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:03 am to idlewatcher
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did you find a new gig yet?
Yep!
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:04 am to ragincajun03
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without coming across as a fringe candidate.
shots fired at Miguez. And from the Port of Iberia, no less. Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:06 am to ragincajun03
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“I think Julie presents a real alternative to Bill Cassidy without coming across as a fringe candidate.”
I read that as Cassidy Light.
I would like to see more of what she brings to the table.
At this moment, that makes it sound like she is more of the same (give or take).
I don’t want more of the same.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:07 am to supadave3
quote:let's watch how he votes on the 3 year (isn't that a lucky coincidence- 3 years) extension of Obamacare subsidies when Trump is desiring an alternative with the money going into patients hands and not providers (which has some major pitfalls also).
I pray that Cassidy loses. I don’t care if it’s Miquel, Emerson, or Santa Claus.
If he votes yes in step with the 17 House republicans when he's up for re-election it will be used against him and just might cause Trump to endorse Emerson.
He may vote no just to keep Trump off of his arse and only because of that. Either way Thune will make sure Cassidy is well funded by GOP funds and Emerson is starved.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:13 am to I20goon
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and just might cause Trump to endorse Emerson.
Fleming used to work for Trump, and left on good terms, from what I understand. President Trump may opt to not endorse in the initial primary, but if there has to be a primary runoff between Cassidy and another Republican candidate, then maybe he puts his endorsement out there?
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:47 am to ragincajun03
I’m telling you….the NEW platform point to voters should be:
“Dr. Cassidy - your net worth prior to entering the US Senate was “___”. We know the annual salary for senators is “_____”.
Can you explain then why your current net worth is “____________” million?”
“Dr. Cassidy - your net worth prior to entering the US Senate was “___”. We know the annual salary for senators is “_____”.
Can you explain then why your current net worth is “____________” million?”
Posted on 1/9/26 at 7:50 am to ragincajun03
quote:Trump knows, as does every member of Congress on the right side, that his endorsement may or may not bring a victory. It's an iffy proposition.
Fleming used to work for Trump, and left on good terms, from what I understand. President Trump may opt to not endorse in the initial primary, but if there has to be a primary runoff between Cassidy and another Republican candidate, then maybe he puts his endorsement out there?
He also knows that it is a sure fire way to sabotage a candidate he doesn't want to see win.
He knows his endorsement can be 'weaponized' to use a current buzzword. And he's not afraid to do it. I can it being pulled out in that case you proposed. But I doubt it personally (just my opinion). He would only do it if he wants to torpedo someone.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:05 am to ragincajun03
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GOP primary is on May 16th, 2026 with a June 27th runoff.
The more candidates the better, because as long as Cassidy doesn't get 50% we'll have a runoff.
I think that all of the candidates that are not Cassidy will support whomever emerges from the primary
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:13 am to jrobic4
I am convinced the United States needs less women in politics.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:23 am to ragincajun03
How is she going to reminisce about Lafayette in the 90s and NOT bring up the Kingfish?
This post was edited on 1/9/26 at 11:58 am
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:27 am to saints5021
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I am convinced the United States needs less women in politics.
I’m personally rooting for Miguez in this race, but will gladly say that Julie has been a great State Rep. Deciding no on her just because of her gender renders you a moron, in my unprofessional opinion.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:27 am to ragincajun03
Where does she stand on foreign aid? Both Cassidy and Kennedy have voted for Ukraine and Israel Aid pretty regularly and it’s pissed me off. How about Immigration and Taxes? I won’t vote Cassidy again under any circumstances.
I want a legit America first candidate.
I want a legit America first candidate.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:30 am to SuperSaint
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How is she going to reminisce about Lafayette in the 90s and bring up the Kingfish?
Where in the ad did she mention Huey P Long?
Posted on 1/9/26 at 8:30 am to SuperSaint
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How is she going to reminisce about Lafayette in the 90s and bring up the Kingfish?
IceGators peeps not gonna like that…
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