Livingston Parish President Delatte endorses Cassidy in U.S. Senate race

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DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte announced Friday at James Grill in Denham Springs his endorsement of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's reelection campaign, describing the three-term senator as a proven leader who prioritizes results over politics.

In a statement, Delatte emphasized the importance of relationships and experience in delivering for Louisiana, particularly on issues affecting Livingston Parish, such as capital outlay funding and drainage projects.

"When I first took office, I learned real quick that relationships matter," Delatte said. "You can have all the determination in the world, but if you don't have the right connections, the trust and partnerships built over years, it's tough to get things done."

Cassidy, who has served as Louisiana's senior U.S. senator since 2015, is seeking his third term in office and faces a competitive Republican primary field. The endorsement from Delatte, as leader of one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing parishes, provides a boost to Cassidy's reelection effort as he works to consolidate support among local Republican officials.

Cassidy's challengers include Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez, and Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta.

In his endorsement, Delatte acknowledged he hasn't always agreed with Cassidy's decisions but said effective leadership requires respect and results rather than total agreement.

"Senator Cassidy has shown both," Delatte said. "He's worked with President Trump on legislation that strengthened our economy and protected Louisiana jobs. Their working relationship is solid, and that tells me he knows how to get things done even when the politics gets noisy."

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