Republicans compete for Trump endorsement in Louisiana’s congressional elections • Louisiana Illuminator
Republican candidates in Louisiana’s two competitive U.S. House elections are actively campaigning for President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the Nov. 3 primaries. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)
Republican candidates in Louisiana’s two competitive U.S. House elections are actively campaigning for President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the Nov. 3 primaries.
State Sen. Stewart Cathey of Monroe, state Reps. Mike Echols of Monroe and Gabe Firment of Pollock all said they had talked to White House staff ahead of signing up to run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional district Wednesday. Qualifying for the races continues Thursday and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Friday. State Sen. Rick Edmonds of Baton Rouge told reporters he also spoke with Trump’s staff and House Majority Leader Steven Scalise, R-Jefferson, about the president’s support before qualifying for the 6th District race.
“We’ve spoken to the White House and we feel very confident that they are doing due diligence in this…