Running for (announced April 3, 2013)
Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
- District: 6th District, Part of Baton Rouge; central bayou
- Residence: Baton Rouge
- Born: September 28, 1957; Highland Park, Ill.
- Religion: Christian
- Family: Wife, Laura Layden Cassidy; three children
- Education: Louisiana State U., B.S. 1979 (biochemistry); Louisiana State U., M.D. 1983
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: La. Senate, 2006-08; U.S. House, 2009-present
- Elected: Elected: 2008 (3rd term)
- Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Energy & Power; Environment & the Economy; Health)
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State Information: 6th District, Part of Baton Rouge; central bayou
Election History
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
| 2012 | general | Bill Cassidy (R) | 243,553 | 79.4% |
| Rufus Craig (LIBERT) | 32,185 | 10.5% |
| Richard Torregano (NOP) | 30,975 | 10.1% |
Vote For President
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 34% | Mitt Romney: 65% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 32% | John McCain: 66% | |