Stewart Cathey Jr.
Coverage of Stewart Cathey Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- State Senator Stewart Cathey announces 5th Congressional run
Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. announced his candidacy for the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana. He cited his experience as a combat veteran and state senator since 2019 as reasons for running. The new congressional map, affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, now covers parts of northeast Louisiana, and multiple candidates including Michael Echols and Misti Cordell are seeking the seat.
- Compromise crumbles to fix Louisiana’s veteran claims assistance law
A compromise to fix Louisiana's 2024 veteran claims assistance law, which was ruled unconstitutional, failed in the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 208, aimed at legalizing unaccredited claims consultants, collapsed after a closed-door rewrite removed key provisions, leading to divided votes in the House and Senate. The dispute centers on whether veterans should pay unaccredited consultants for disability benefit assistance, with federal law requiring accreditation for such services.