Louisiana Democratic Senate nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationLouisiana
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BackgroundNonprofit executive
Notable personal detailsNicholas “Nick” Albares is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana. He has worked in Louisiana state government, including as a policy adviser to Gov. John Bel Edwards, and has also held nonprofit leadership roles in the New Orleans area. He has been described as a policy-focused candidate and has worked for Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana.
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Positions
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.
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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.
News
Nick Albares is in the news because he ran in Louisiana’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary and narrowly missed advancing to the runoff, finishing just behind Gary Crockett by 284 votes. Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett moved on to the June runoff, while Albares was part of the three-candidate Democratic field. He also joined other Democratic Senate candidates in a lawsuit challenging the suspension of Louisiana’s congressional primaries. The primary itself was marked by confusion over the state’s new semi-closed party voting system.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Nick Albares for Louisiana Democratic Senate nominee?
Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO
Labor organization
Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO endorsed Nick Albares.
Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
Public endorsement
Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed Nick Albares in the Louisiana Senate race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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