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Jamie Davis

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator, Louisiana · Open seat

Farmer and small business owner

Jamie Davis is a farmer and small business owner from Ferriday, Louisiana, and this is his first run for statewide office. He ran in the closed Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on May 16, 2026, then beat Gary Crockett in the Democratic primary runoff on June 27, 2026. He faces Republican Julia Letlow in the November 3, 2026 general election for the open seat now held by Bill Cassidy.

Where Davis stands

Health care: Proposes restoring health coverage that was cut, lowering premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and using Medicare's buying power to lower prescription drug prices. Says 33 rural hospitals in Louisiana are at risk of closing.
Taxes and economy: Supports rolling back parts of the 2025 federal tax law, raising the federal minimum wage above $7.25, and cracking down on gas price-gouging.
Homeowners and flood insurance: Supports a federal backstop for insurance, requiring insurers to justify rate increases with loss data, strengthening the National Flood Insurance Program, and federal funding for coastal restoration.
Agriculture and trade: Opposes retaliatory trade wars that he says hurt Louisiana farm exports. Proposes a farm bill with higher reference prices, protecting crop insurance and disaster aid, and breaking up consolidation in seed, fertilizer and grain.
Environment and industry: Says he does not oppose the petrochemical plants along the Mississippi River. Supports stronger Clean Air Act enforcement, independent monitoring, and limits on new permits in heavily burdened communities.
Carbon pipelines and land: Opposes using eminent domain for out-of-state carbon-capture pipelines on family farmland.
Data centers and AI: Supports requiring data centers to pay for their own power, protect water, and create local jobs. Supports federal guardrails on AI, including protections against scams and deepfakes.
Education: Supports expanding trade schools and skills training, funding public schools, higher teacher pay, and a Department of Education that serves students with IEPs.
Campaign finance: Says his campaign takes no corporate PAC money and points to an average donation of $18.

Background

Occupation: farmer and small business owner; grows sorghum, corn, soybeans and cotton in the Louisiana Delta
Education: Waterproof High School
Has not held elected office; first statewide campaign
2026: Won the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate over Gary Crockett (June 27)
Lives in Ferriday, Louisiana

In the news

Julia Letlow declines Senate debate as Jamie Davis touts grassroots support WAFB, October 19, 2026
As Louisiana U.S. Senate election approaches, the campaign financial gap is closing between Jamie Davis and Julia Letlow Louisiana Radio Network, October 19, 2026
Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis canvas Louisiana for support as U.S. Senate election date approaches Louisiana Radio Network, October 2, 2026

Also running for U.S. Senator

Julia Letlow Republican

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.