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State Sen. Rick Edmonds launches campaign for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Jan 21, 2026

State Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, announced he is running for Louisiana's 5th District after Congresswoman Julia Letlow launched her bid for the Louisiana U.S Senate. |!| New…

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