Governor Edwards Backing Foster Campbell In U.S. Senate Race

Governor John Bel Edwards has announced his endorsement of Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell in the crowded U.S. Senate race.

A press release from Campbell's campaign stated Edwards told the Democratic State Central Committee today that he has decided to back Campbell because, "[He] has proved he can win. I have watched [Foster] fight on behalf of ordinary working men and women for years."

Campbell joins two other Democratic candidates in race for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen, David Vitter.

A full list of the candidates that have thus far entered the race is included below.

REPUBLICANS

• Charles Boustany, Jr. - U.S. Representative from Louisiana
• Joe Cao - Former U.S. Representative from Louisiana
• Thomas Clements
• John Fleming, Jr. - U.S. Representative from Louisiana
• John Neely Kennedy - Louisiana State Treasurer
• Rob Maness
• Eric Skrmetta - Louisiana Public Service Commissioner