Polling Average
30%20%10%0%
25.2%
27.2%
27.1%
5.5%
Republican
John Fleming
Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
$658.9K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age74 years old (Jul 5, 1951)
GenderMale
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LocationLouisiana
BackgroundPhysician
EducationB.S., University of Mississippi (1973)
Notable personal detailsJohn Calvin Fleming Jr. is an American politician and physician who has served as Louisiana State Treasurer since 2024. He previously represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017 and also served as Webster Parish coroner from 1996 to 2000. Fleming served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1982 and later held roles in the first Trump administration, including Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.
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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 updatedMay 25, 2026
John Fleming has advanced to the June 27 runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. He finished second behind Julia Letlow in the first round, while incumbent Bill Cassidy was eliminated. Fleming is now trying to close the gap, including by pushing for televised debates and pointing to a poll that suggests a tighter race.
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Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate3 days ago
Julia Letlow is favored to be Louisiana’s next senator
Neutral
NNJ.com5 days ago
White House drops F-bomb on Republicans who cross Trump
Positive
NNewsmax6 days ago
Rep. Letlow to Newsmax: Ready for Senate Runoff
Positive
FNFox News6 days ago
Sen Bill Cassidy says voting to convict Trump 'may have cost me my seat'
Positive
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$11.3M
$8.4M
$5.6M
$2.8M
$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
$11.3M
$1.4M
$9.9M
$617.5K
Source: FEC
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