State senator, Army veteran join Livingston Parish man in quest for Julia Letlow's US House seat
Smith announced his campaign and said he would bring conservative priorities and practical experience to Congress.

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Rick Edmonds and Ray Smith announced campaigns for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, joining Larry Davis in the race to replace Julia Letlow. Letlow is seeking the Senate seat held by Bill Cassidy.
State Sen. Rick Edmonds said he is running for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District and described himself as prepared to bring conservative leadership to Washington. Army veteran Ray Smith also announced his candidacy and said he would focus on reducing costs, public safety, and family values.
Larry Davis of Livingston Parish had announced the previous week that he would seek the seat. Letlow is giving up the House post to run for the Senate seat held by Bill Cassidy.
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Louisiana state senator and candidate for the 5th Congressional District
Edmonds's version of this story ↗Candidate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District
U.S. senator whose seat Letlow is seeking
Representative leaving the House seat to run for the Senate
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