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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Jamie Davis

Democratic

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 Care
    Supports 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 & Jobs
    Supports 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 & Medicare
    Says he would protect Social Security and Medicare.[3]
  • Education
    Supports public schools, higher teacher pay and affordable access to college, vocational and technical training.[2]
  • Immigration
    Supports border security together with a path to citizenship, describing an approach that combines lawful enforcement with humane policies.[2],[3]
  • Abortion
    Supports abortion rights.[3]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports a national ban on gerrymandering; opposed the congressional map the Legislature passed for 2026 at committee hearings.[3]
  • Agriculture
    Supports 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.”

Open letter on campaign website after the Democratic runoff, June 2026[1]

“I won't vote for hospital closings — I'll work to expand access to affordable care.”

Campaign website, Invalid Date[1]

“A national ban on gerrymandering is one of the top things for me.”

Remarks reported by WWNO after the Democratic runoff, June 27, 2026[3]

Sources

  1. Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate — Louisiana First, Jamie Davis for U.S. Senate
  2. United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2026 (candidate profile and Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
  3. Letlow, Davis advance in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, WWNO, June 27, 2026
  4. 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.

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