Louisiana Senate Candidate Suspends Campaign, Endorses Julia Letlow

Kathy Seiden withdraws from race, backs Congresswoman Letlow's Senate bid

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:39am

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Kathy Seiden, a St. Tammany Parish councilmember, has announced that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign and endorsing Congresswoman Julia Letlow. Letlow entered the Senate race in January with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and several candidates have since announced bids for Letlow's Congressional District 5 seat.

Why it matters

This move by Seiden is seen as an effort to unite the conservative base behind Letlow's campaign, which has the backing of the former president. Letlow's Senate bid is viewed as a key race that could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

The details

In a statement, Seiden said she is suspending her campaign and standing with President Trump to endorse Letlow, who she believes is the conservative leader that can best serve the interests of Louisiana families. Letlow entered the Senate race last month after announcing her bid for the 5th Congressional District seat, which she currently holds.

  • Seiden announced her campaign suspension and Letlow endorsement on February 4, 2026.
  • Letlow entered the U.S. Senate race in January 2026.

The players

Kathy Seiden

A St. Tammany Parish councilmember who was running for the U.S. Senate seat.

Julia Letlow

A Congresswoman who is running for the U.S. Senate seat with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.

Bill Cassidy

The incumbent U.S. Senator from Louisiana who Letlow is challenging.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has endorsed Letlow's Senate campaign.

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What they’re saying

“I want to thank everyone who has been supportive of our campaign for the U.S. Senate and our shared concern for the future of our country and state.”

— Kathy Seiden (klfy.com)

“President Trump has made his voice heard, and it is time to unite behind a conservative leader who is in lockstep with putting American families first.”

— Kathy Seiden (klfy.com)

“Today, I am officially suspending my campaign, standing with the President, and endorsing Julia Letlow for the U.S. Senate.”

— Kathy Seiden (klfy.com)

What’s next

Several candidates have announced bids for Letlow's Congressional District 5 seat, which she will need to vacate if she wins the Senate race.

The takeaway

Seiden's withdrawal from the Senate race and endorsement of Letlow is seen as a strategic move to consolidate conservative support behind Letlow's campaign, which has the backing of former President Trump. This race could have significant implications for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.