
Candidate for U.S. Senate
Jamie Davis
James "Jamie" Davis Jr. is a Democrat, a third-generation row-crop farmer and small-business owner in Tensas Parish, and a former member of the Tensas Parish Police Jury. He won the Democratic nomination in a June 2026 runoff and is campaigning on affordability, health care access, jobs and wages, and rural communities.
- Current or most recent role
- Farmer and owner, Davis Farms (Tensas Parish); former Tensas Parish Police Juror
- Hometown
- Ferriday (farms in Waterproof, Tensas Parish)
- Campaign website
- jamieforlouisiana.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says Louisiana has become unaffordable and that he would work to lower grocery, insurance and utility bills.[1]
- Presents himself as a problem solver rather than a career politician, citing his experience running a farm business and serving on the police jury.[1]
- Says he will not vote for hospital closings and will work to expand access to affordable health care.[1],[2]
- Says he emphasizes independent leadership that puts country and community above partisan politics.[2]
- Says his campaign does not accept corporate PAC contributions.[1]
Background
- Owner and operator, Davis Farms, Tensas Parish (sorghum, corn, soybeans and cotton) · Present[2],[1]
- Member, Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee · Present[2]
- Candidate, Louisiana House of Representatives, District 21 · 2023[2]
- Police Juror, District 7 (served as Vice President), Tensas Parish Police Jury · Elected 2015; served four years[2],[3]
Education
- Studied electrical engineering, Louisiana State University[2]
Where they stand
- Health CareSupports keeping Affordable Care Act subsidies, protecting Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, strengthening rural hospitals and creating a Medicare option available to all Americans.[2],[3]
- Economy & JobsSupports reversing tax policies he says favor large corporations over workers, stronger competition to lower prices and protecting consumers from rising utility costs.[2]
- Social Security & MedicareSays he would protect Social Security and Medicare.[3]
- EducationSupports public schools, higher teacher pay and affordable access to college, vocational and technical training.[2]
- ImmigrationSupports border security together with a path to citizenship, describing an approach that combines lawful enforcement with humane policies.[2],[3]
- AbortionSupports abortion rights.[3]
- Elections & DemocracySupports a national ban on gerrymandering; opposed the congressional map the Legislature passed for 2026 at committee hearings.[3]
- AgricultureSupports a new Farm Bill with crop insurance reform; says he opposes land grabs for industry, including carbon pipelines that take family farmland by eminent domain.[3],[1]
Voting record
Jamie Davis has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
“I'm not running to be another politician — I'm running to solve problems.”
“I won't vote for hospital closings — I'll work to expand access to affordable care.”
“A national ban on gerrymandering is one of the top things for me.”
Sources
- Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate — Louisiana First, Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate
- United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2026 (candidate profile and Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
- Letlow, Davis advance in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, WWNO, June 27, 2026
- Candidate qualifying ends for the November election, KNOE, August 5, 2026
Photo: Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Senate
- Julia Letlow (Republican)