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Publisher and community activist Gary Chambers Jr., D-Baton Rouge, speaks about his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat after signing up for the race on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. The seat is vacant because former U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond resigned to work for the Biden administration. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
Louisiana congressional candidate registration period ends

By Melinda Deslatte Jan. 22, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Julia Letlow, widow of Republican U.S. Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, speaks to members of the press at the Louisiana State Archives after signing up to run for the 5th District seat on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Luke Letlow won a December election for the congressional seat but died of COVID-19 complications in December, before he could be sworn into office. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Widow of Louisiana congressman-elect qualifies for election

By Melinda Deslatte Jan. 21, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Voting machines, signs and equipment are organized for delivery at the Louisiana Voting Machine Warehouse in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)
Candidates make final pitches in Louisiana's US Senate race

By Melinda Deslatte And Kevin Mcgill Nov. 02, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., arrives with his wife Laura at the office of the Secretary of State to register as a candidate to run as an incumbent in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Cassidy registers for Louisiana ballot, with 14 challengers

By Melinda Deslatte Jul. 24, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

Luke Letlow, R-Start, chief of staff to exiting U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, speaks after signing up to run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
Packed competitions in Louisiana's US Senate, House races

By Melinda Deslatte Jul. 23, 2020 11:05 AM EDT