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Nick Albares

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana

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Democrat

Nick Albares

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana

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Louisiana Democratic Senate nominee?

$40.5K

JUN 27, 2026

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2.5%chance to win

$40.5K

JUN 27, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleNonprofit executive

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationLouisiana

BackgroundNonprofit executive

EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (studied theology)

Notable personal detailsNicholas “Nick” Albares is a Louisiana Democrat who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2026. He has worked in public policy and government, including as an aide in Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and roles in Washington, D.C. He has served as vice president for strategic development and public policy at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana and has emphasized healthcare access, anti-corruption, and economic policies in his public platform.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports restructuring Louisiana’s tax code to raise new revenue for public investments and make the system fairer to low- and middle-income residents; favors reducing special-interest exemptions and shifting policy from budget cuts toward expanded public spending on education, health care, and housing. Emphasizes worker-centered economic development over corporate tax incentives.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening affordable, reliable healthcare and has worked to implement and protect Medicaid expansion. Emphasizes expanding services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and families and serves on state Medicaid-related advisory bodies. Campaign materials frame healthcare as a dignity and access issue rather than proposing single-payer policies.

Immigration & Border

Supports expanded legal pathways and integration for undocumented immigrants, endorsing comprehensive immigration reform that would extend permanent legal work status and increase inclusion. Emphasizes the economic and social benefits of integrating immigrants and advocates for inclusive state and federal policies. No evidence found of support for enforcement-first or restrictionist policies.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Nick Albares is in the news because he was one of three Democrats competing for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate nomination, and the primary has now narrowed to a runoff between Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett. Albares finished third, missing the runoff by 284 votes. He was also among the Democratic Senate candidates who joined a lawsuit challenging the suspension of Louisiana’s congressional primaries.

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BRBaton Rouge Advocate4 months ago