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Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

Edwards was considered the Democratic Party's strongest potential candidate for the seat.

His decision leaves Democrats searching for a viable contender in the Republican-dominated state.

Republicans currently hold every statewide elected office in Louisiana.

Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards won't run for U.S. Senate in 2026, leaving Democrats scrambling to find a candidate with a viable chance to break Republicans' stronghold on the seat.

Edwards, who was an anomoly as the only Democratic governor elected in the Deep South during the first of his two terms, announced his decision in a post on X.

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