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"Jamie"
Davis

Louisiana farmer and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jamie Davis challenges Republican Rep. Julia Letlow for the state's Senate seat.

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Background

Jamie Davis is a Louisiana farmer and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the November 3, 2026 election. Born in Houston, he grew up in the Louisiana Delta and is from Waterproof, Louisiana; NOLA.com reports he currently lives in Ferriday. He attended Louisiana State University, studying electrical engineering, but left during his sophomore year to work with his father at Davis Farms, which he now owns and operates, growing sorghum, corn, soy, and cotton across more than 3,200 acres. 25

Davis was elected to the Tensas Parish Police Jury in 2015, serving one four-year term including as vice president, before losing his reelection bid in 2019. He also unsuccessfully challenged state Rep. C. Travis Johnson in 2023. He represents the 5th Congressional District on the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee, a party role. 21012

Davis emerged as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat following the primary process. He is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow in the general election to determine Louisiana's next senator. Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed Davis ahead of the general election. 789

Davis's campaign focuses on issues including economic development, transparency, and accountability. He has called for policies such as data center regulation and has drawn national attention and donations to Louisiana Democrats. 1116

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. Senate, Louisiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Farmer and operator of Davis Farms; Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee member (5th Congressional District)
Website
jamieforlouisiana.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    filing
    Jamie Davis set to face Julia Letlow in Louisiana U.S. Senate general election

    Davis is listed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, facing Republican Julia Letlow for the seat being vacated by Sen. Bill Cassidy.

    What's on your ballot Nov. 3? - KPLC · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorses Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate

    Former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards endorsed Davis, saying 'Jamie will put Louisiana first' and that Davis would work with others to address problems. The Louisiana Democratic Party and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno had also endorsed Davis, though dates for those endorsements were not reported.

    Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorses Jamie Davis for ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Davis campaign says its TV ads will begin running soon after Letlow releases new ad

    After Letlow released a new television ad that did not mention Davis, Davis's campaign told FOX 8 that its own ads would begin running soon.

    Letlow releases new TV ad ahead of Nov. midterm election · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    poll
    Polling average shows Letlow at 47.1% and Davis at 43.1% in Louisiana Senate race

    The Shreveport Times reported a Poliwave average of public polls showing Letlow at 47.1% and Davis at 43.1%, with both campaign-commissioned polls showing a consistent four-point Letlow lead.

    Who leads Louisiana Senate race? Polls for Letlow, Davis election · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 5
    news
    NOLA.com publishes profile on how Davis went from farmer to U.S. Senate candidate

    NOLA.com published a detailed profile of Davis describing his background as a farmer and his path to becoming the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, quoting him: 'You have to get out and see people.'

    How Jamie Davis went from farmer to U.S. Senate candidate: ‘You have to get out and see people’ · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 4
    news
    Davis says ending the Senate filibuster is not the right solution

    In an interview with The Center Square, Davis stated that ending the filibuster was not the right approach for serving the public. The report noted Democratic Senate candidates were divided on the filibuster's future.

    Democratic Senate Candidates Divided Over Future of ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 3
    poll
    WWL/Audacy reports both public polls were Davis-commissioned, showing Letlow ahead by four points

    WWL/Audacy reported that the two publicly released polls were both commissioned by the Davis campaign and showed Letlow leading by four points. Candidates were canvassing Louisiana as the November 3 election approached.

    Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis canvas Louisiana as U.S. Senate election ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 2
    news
    NOLA.com contrasts Davis and Letlow campaign styles; notes Davis holding open public meetings

    NOLA.com described Davis as holding open meetings around Louisiana and building a volunteer network to reach Democrats and independents, while Letlow's campaign focused on closed small-group meetings and roundtables. The article also reported on the Hart Research poll showing Letlow leading 48% to 44%.

    How Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis are running for Senate in Louisiana — and how their styles differ · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 1
    debate
    Group calls on Letlow to participate in debate with Davis; Davis had already accepted

    Indivisible Louisiana circulated a petition urging Letlow to take part in the WDSU 'Hot Seat' debate. Reports indicated Davis had accepted the invitation but no debate had been arranged as of this date.

    Group calls on Senate candidate Letlow to participate in debate · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Oct 1
    news
    Davis calls for moratorium on new data center construction in Louisiana

    Davis told The Center Square he wants a halt to new data-center construction until their effects are better understood, citing concerns about water use and drinking-water aquifers. 'I would like to see just a moratorium on data centers being built, period, until we know more about how they affect Mother Earth.'

    Exclusive: Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 30
    controversy
    Davis defends campaign-commissioned poll amid Letlow's 'bogus' criticism

    Davis responded to Letlow's characterization of his campaign-commissioned Hart Research poll as 'bogus,' saying the results reflected concerns he had heard from voters in parishes about hospitals, fuel and grocery costs, and land deals.

    Sen. Bill Cassidy skeptical of poll showing tight race to ... - FOX 8 · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 28
    controversy
    Letters to editor complain newspaper has not given Davis a fair hearing

    NOLA.com published reader letters arguing that the newspaper had not given Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis coverage equal to that of Julia Letlow.

    Letters: Newspaper hasn't given Democratic Senate candidate a fair hearing · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 25
    debate
    Petition launched urging Julia Letlow to debate Jamie Davis

    A Reddit-posted petition from Indivisible Louisiana urged Letlow to participate in a WDSU 'Hot Seat' debate. Davis had reportedly accepted the invitation issued in August; Letlow had not responded at the time.

    Petition for Julia Letlow to debate Jamie Davis · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 17
    news
    NOLA.com/Gambit profiles Davis as Democratic Senate hopeful not letting obstacles slow him

    NOLA.com/Gambit published a profile of Davis describing his campaign approach and reporting on campaign-commissioned polling and fundraising figures. Through June 30, Davis had raised about $1.98 million and had roughly $479,000 cash on hand.

    Louisiana Democratic Senate hopeful Jamie Davis isn’t letting ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Jul 21
    poll
    Davis-commissioned Public Policy Polling survey shows Letlow leading 41% to 37%

    A Public Policy Polling survey of 518 registered voters, commissioned by the Davis campaign and conducted July 21–22, found Letlow at 41% and Davis at 37%, with 22% undecided. Reported by NOLA.com/Gambit on Sept. 17.

    Louisiana Democratic Senate hopeful Jamie Davis isn’t letting ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  16. Jun 27
    filing
    Jamie Davis wins Democratic nomination in party runoff election

    Davis won the Louisiana Democratic Party runoff on June 27, securing the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat. He is listed on the November 3 general election ballot against Republican Julia Letlow.

    Meet Jamie Davis, Democrat for U.S. Senate in Louisiana - NOLA.com · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee organization
    Listed among Davis's endorsers in a June 2026 voter guide; exact endorsement date not specified. antigravitymagazine.com
  • Jefferson Fire Fighters Association other
    Listed as an endorser on a candidate-profile page referencing a Facebook endorsement post; exact date not established from available sources. ivoterguide.com
  • Louisiana Democratic Party organization
    Described in a June 2026 voter guide as the party's "sole endorsement" of Davis during the Democratic nomination contest; exact date not established by available sources. antigravitymagazine.com
  • Ouachita Parish Democratic Party Executive Committee organization
    Reported as an endorser in a June 25 roundup; exact date not specified. dailykos.com
  • Louisiana Democrats LGBTQ+ Caucus organization
    Listed among Davis's endorsers in a June 2026 voter guide; exact endorsement date not specified. antigravitymagazine.com
  • Independent Women's Organization of New Orleans organization
    Listed among Davis's endorsers in a June 2026 voter guide; exact endorsement date not specified. antigravitymagazine.com
  • John Bel Edwards, former Louisiana governor official
    Edwards said, "Jamie will put Louisiana first." Endorsement reported by Louisiana First on October 7, 2026. louisianafirstnews.com · Oct 7, 2026
  • Nick Albares, former Senate candidate official
    Endorsed Davis via a September 17 Facebook post after his own campaign ended; joined Davis's campaign as a senior policy adviser. louisianafirstnews.com · Sep 17, 2026
  • Helena Moreno, New Orleans mayor official
    Endorsed Davis during the Democratic runoff. Moreno said, "I am proud to join the Louisiana Democratic Party in endorsing Jamie Davis for the United States Senate." Reported by Bayou Progressive on June 16, 2026. bayouprogressive.com · Jun 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.98M
Spent
$1.50M
Cash on hand
$479K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6LA00615(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorses Jamie Davis for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorses Jamie Davis for US Senate: ‘Jamie will put Louisiana first'(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] What's on your ballot Nov. 3? - KPLC(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Letlow releases new TV ad ahead of Nov. midterm election(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Who leads Louisiana Senate race? Polls for Letlow, Davis election(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Gambit's Election Guide Fall 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] How Jamie Davis went from farmer to U.S. Senate candidate: ‘You have to get out and see people’(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  8. [8] Meet Jamie Davis, Democrat for U.S. Senate in Louisiana - NOLA.com(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  9. [9] Democratic Senate Candidates Divided Over Future of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  10. [10] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  11. [11] Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis canvas Louisiana as U.S. Senate election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  12. [12] How Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis are running for Senate in Louisiana — and how their styles differ(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  13. [13] Exclusive: Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  14. [14] Group calls on Senate candidate Letlow to participate in debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  15. [15] Sen. Bill Cassidy skeptical of poll showing tight race to ... - FOX 8(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  16. [16] Letters: Newspaper hasn't given Democratic Senate candidate a fair hearing(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  17. [17] Petition for Julia Letlow to debate Jamie Davis(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  18. [18] Louisiana Democratic Senate hopeful Jamie Davis isn’t letting ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  19. [19] James "Jamie" Davis Jr. - State Rep., Dist 21(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  20. [20] CBC Roundup: Jamie Davis for US Senate (LA) - Opportunity in unity(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
  21. [21] Q&A: Louisiana U.S. Senate candidates sound off on important issues ahead of primary runoff(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  22. [22] New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno Endorses Jamie Davis ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2026
  23. [23] VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE: SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
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