Gary Crockett
Coverage of Gary Crockett in the Nexus archive.
- Standout stats from Louisiana’s US Senate party runoffs
Louisiana's U.S. Senate party runoffs saw 17% voter turnout, with GOP voters outnumbering Democrats by 120,438. Julia Letlow and Jaime Davis secured decisive wins, with Davis outperforming John Fleming in votes despite spending significantly less. Turnout dropped from the May primary, reflecting changes in Louisiana's semi-closed party primary system.
- Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis advance in Louisiana U.S. Senate race, AP projects
Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis have advanced in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race by winning their respective party runoffs, according to the Associated Press. Letlow defeated John Fleming in the Republican runoff, while Davis defeated Gary Crockett in the Democratic runoff, setting up the November general election.
- Louisiana Democrats pick rural farmer to challenge GOP in uphill Senate bid
Jamie Davis, a farmer and former parish official, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee in Louisiana after defeating Gary Crockett in a runoff. Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to the GOP Senate runoff, with Letlow backed by Donald Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination after failing to reach 50% of the vote.
- Louisiana Democrats pick rural farmer to challenge GOP in uphill Senate bid
Jamie Davis, a rural Louisiana farmer, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee to challenge Republicans in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator in 18 years. Davis defeated Gary Crockett in a runoff, while Rep. Julia Letlow, backed by Donald Trump, advanced to the GOP Senate runoff against John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination.
- Gary Crockett leans on military service and business experience in Senate runoff
Gary Crockett is competing in Louisiana's U.S. Senate runoff, emphasizing his military service and business experience as preparation for representing the state in Washington. Louisiana Democrats are selecting their nominee for the Senate.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoff
Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured a majority in the May 16 primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow, who challenged incumbent Bill Cassidy, who was defeated in the initial primary. Democrats will also finalize their U.S. Senate nominee in a separate runoff.
- ULM Political Science Professor breaks down the state of the Louisiana Senate race
A Political Science Professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe analyzes the Louisiana Senate runoff, predicting low turnout and highlighting Republican focus on carbon-related issues to mobilize their base. Julia Letlow is seen as the Republican front-runner due to President Donald Trump's endorsement, while Jamie Davis is favored among Democrats for leading in prior voting.
- Early voting starts for June 27 party runoffs
Early voting for June 27 party runoffs begins June 12, 2026, for U.S. Senate, Louisiana Public Service Commission, and state school board. Key races include the Senate seat runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming (Republican) and Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett (Democratic), with winners facing in the November general election. Local races for Public Service Commission and BESE District 1 are also on the ballot.
- Louisiana Supreme Court upholds state law blocking Orleans clerk from taking office
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a state law eliminating Orleans Parish’s criminal clerk of court position, blocking Calvin Duncan from taking office after his election. The law consolidated the role with the civil clerk under Chelsea Richard Napoleon, despite city leaders' opposition and claims the law undermined voter choice.