{"id":2498561,"date":"2025-10-13T20:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T00:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-louisiana-gov-john-bel-edwards-says-he-wont-run-for-senate\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T20:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T00:14:52","slug":"ex-louisiana-gov-john-bel-edwards-says-he-wont-run-for-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-louisiana-gov-john-bel-edwards-says-he-wont-run-for-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says he won&#8217;t run for Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fex-louisiana-gov-john-bel-edwards-says-he-wont-run-for-senate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2498561&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Louisiana Governor john bel Edwards, a Democrat, announced that he will not run for the U.S.Senate in the 2026 election. This decision deals a significant blow to democratic hopes of winning a Senate seat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-carolina-to-become-latest-state-to-pass-heartbeat-bill\/\" title=\"South Carolina to Become ...test State to Pass Heartbeat Bill\">deep-red state<\/a>, where finding a strong candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy has been a major concern. Edwards stated on social media that after careful consideration, he decided it was not the right time to return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">public office<\/a>, prioritizing his family life instead. He expressed concern over the current political direction of the country and pledged to support efforts to counteract extremist politicians as a private citizen. Edwards previously won two terms as governor in a heavily Republican state, which had given Democrats optimism about his potential Senate bid. With Edwards out, the Democratic field remains empty, while <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >cassidy faces primary challenges<\/a> from several Republican candidates aligned with conservative factions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ex-Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards says he won&rsquo;t run for Senate<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2366838\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic<\/a> Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he wouldn&rsquo;t run for Senate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement could be a death blow for Democratic hopes in the deep-red state as they search for a suitable candidate to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The party had been urging him to run for months, but in a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JohnBelEdwards\/status\/1977823468793344173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posts<\/a> on X, the former governor announced he had ultimately decided against it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3848661\/witkoff-fundraiser-kentucky-senate-nate-morris\/\">Witkoff family to host fundraiser for Nate Morris, Ramaswamy to speak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3846747\/robert-white-dc-house-seat-norton-unable\/\">Robert White looks to bring fire to DC House seat as Norton &lsquo;can&rsquo;t fight the way she did&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3846563\/maine-governor-janet-mills-announces-run-for-senate-but-took-down-campaign-post\/\">Maine Governor Janet Mills announces run for Senate, but took down campaign post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;After giving it careful consideration, we have decided that now is not the right time to re-enter public office. After eight years in the Governor&rsquo;s Office, and with two grandbabies at home, we&rsquo;re committed to being the best Papa and Nonna we can be,&rdquo; Edwards <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JohnBelEdwards\/status\/1977823471196680256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As a country, the path we&rsquo;re headed down is troubling, to say the least. I hope that in next year&rsquo;s election, the people of LA will reject the extremist politicians that have paralyzed progress in this nation. I&rsquo;m going to do all I can as a private citizen to advance that cause,&rdquo; he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JohnBelEdwards\/status\/1977823475801993607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Then-Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks at the governor&rsquo;s mansion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dec. 7, 2023. (AP Photo\/Matthew Hinton, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Edwards&rsquo;s refusal leaves a vacant primary field for a Democrat to fill. Few believe the party has a chance in the 2026 election.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3821368\/bill-cassidy-virginia-school-coercing-girls-abortions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASSIDY INVESTIGATES VIRGINIA SCHOOL AFTER OFFICIALS ACCUSED OF COERCING GIRLS INTO GETTING ABORTIONS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edwards shocked analysts after he won two terms as governor in the heavily Republican state of Louisiana, only leaving office when he was term-limited. Democrats hoped to use his appeal to scrape back another Senate seat.<\/p>\n<p>The only challenges Cassidy faces are from the Right, with state Sen. Blake Miguez, State Treasurer John Fleming, Public Commissioner Eric Skrmetta, and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), who have all either declared their candidacy or are viewed as likely candidates. Cassidy&rsquo;s vote with Democrats against President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 riot has earned him the ire of Trump and the MAGA movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ex-Louisiana Gov. 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