John Kennedy

U.S. Senate, Louisiana, 2028 · incumbent · Republican (as filed with the FEC). Holds the seat now (U.S. Senate member list).

Filed for 2028

$27,509,059raised toward 2028Totals reported to the FEC through September 30, 2026.
$19,528,265cash on hand

Anyone can appear here by filing a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission; it is not a spot on the ballot, and the parties' nominees won't be chosen until 2028. A sitting senator's campaign committee is registered for their next election by default, which doesn't by itself mean they've announced a run.

Where they fall, left to right

Moderately right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview) (Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress) · source.

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About John Kennedy

U.S. Senator; former Louisiana State Treasurer. Republican of Madisonville; elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022. Previously Louisiana Secretary of Revenue (1996–99) and State Treasurer (2000–17). Serves on the Appropriations (chair of the Energy and Water subcommittee), Banking, Budget, and Judiciary committees.

What they say they'll focus on:

  • Fighting inflation
  • Protecting Louisiana jobs
  • Border security
  • Flood insurance and disaster recovery
  • Lowering energy prices

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Links

Campaign website · FEC filings

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