Polling Average
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25.2%
27.2%
27.1%
5.5%
Republican
John Fleming
Republican
John Fleming
Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
$1.7M
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age75 years old (Jul 5, 1951)
GenderMale
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LocationLouisiana
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.S., University of Mississippi (1973)
Notable personal detailsJohn Calvin Fleming Jr. is an American politician, physician, and U.S. Navy veteran who has served as Louisiana State Treasurer since January 8, 2024. He previously represented Louisiana’s 4th congressional district in the U.S. House from 2009 to 2017. After leaving Congress, he held multiple roles in the Trump administration, including Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and a White House aide.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports eliminating personal income tax in Louisiana, opposes federal tax credits/subsidies such as 45Q for carbon capture, and emphasizes cutting government spending and limiting taxpayer-funded programs. Advocates reducing taxes and rolling back tax incentives he views as cronyism.
Healthcare
Supports repeal of the Affordable Care Act and legislative alternatives that would replace ACA provisions; has described the ACA as not fixable and opposed expansions of government-run healthcare. Advocates market-oriented reforms and policies reducing regulatory burdens on providers, including promoting health IT interoperability and pay-for-value approaches.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement, opposes executive amnesty and sanctuary-city policies, and has called for accountability for Department of Homeland Security leadership over perceived failures at the southern border. Has backed legislation to withhold federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions and criticized policies that would regularize large numbers of undocumented immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion and has supported federal restrictions and conscience protections for health-care providers; he has cosponsored legislation declaring life begins at fertilization and voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion and Planned Parenthood.
Climate & Energy
Opposes carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects and federal tax credits that support them (45Q), arguing they are dangerous, a misuse of taxpayer money, and can create eminent domain issues for landowners. Positions prioritize property rights and reduced federal subsidies for CCS while criticizing what he describes as cronyism in climate-related subsidies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and has a long record of sponsoring and passing pro-gun-rights legislation while opposing additional federal gun restrictions. Holds high ratings from major gun-rights groups and emphasizes defending lawful gun owners' rights.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 11, 2026
John Fleming lost the Louisiana Republican Senate runoff to Julia Letlow, who won the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate. The race had been close enough to draw attention during early voting, and Fleming had advanced to the runoff after finishing second in the first round. He also drew scrutiny during the campaign after sharing an AI-generated video mocking Letlow, which prompted criticism from party leaders.
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Articles
APAmerican Press13 days ago
Letlow wins Republican primary for Senate seat
Negative
CNCBS News14 days ago
Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Negative
NNNBC News14 days ago
Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff
Neutral
WWBRZ16 days ago
Political analyst expects tight race for Senate runoff
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of John Fleming for Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
The Central City News
Public figure
The Central City News endorsed John Fleming for the Republican Senate race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$12.1M
$9.1M
$6.1M
$3.0M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$0.00
$57.77
$15.00
$0.63
Cycle 2024
$36.3K
$18.9K
$17.4K
$726.93
Cycle 2026
$12.1M
$1.0M
$11.1M
$617.8K
Source: FEC