Sen. Rick Edmonds Announces Candidacy For Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District

State Sen. Rick Edmonds (R-Central) has announced his candidacy for Congress in the Closed Primary May 16.  Louisiana’s Congressional district lines are currently in litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court, and the court could change the district lines.

However, if nothing changes, Edmonds will be running in the 5th Congressional District which includes Northeast Louisiana and parts of the Florida parishes including Central and St. George.

In connection with the election, the senator issued the following:

“With U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow running for the United States Senate, Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District is in need of strong conservative leadership. I have spent my life fighting for children, families, and personal liberty, and I am prepared to bring that fight to Washington, D.C. With that, I have decided to run for Congress to serve the people of the 5th District.”

“Today, our nation faces serious challenges. The rise of socialism is taking hold in many of our major cities and threatens the values that make Louisiana strong. In our state, we believe in hard work, faith, family, and limited government — and we need leadership with a proven track record to defend those principles.”

“I have proudly served the people of Louisiana in the Legislature for the past 10 years, first as a State Representative and now as a State Senator. During that time, I have been a strong advocate for law enforcement, school choice, small businesses, and responsible fiscal policy. My record reflects a clear commitment to conservative values, limited government, and putting Louisiana families first.”

“Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District deserves experienced, principled leadership that understands the needs of our rural communities, working families, and job creators. This campaign is not just about me—it is about my family’s commitment to public service. And if you know my wife, Cindy, you know she is no stranger to this work. Together, we vow to work hard to earn your vote and make you proud as we serve this great district.”

“I would be honored to earn the support and trust of the people of Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, and I look forward to meeting voters across the district in the weeks and months ahead.”

Edmonds served for eight years in the Louisiana House. For the past two years, he has represented St. George and Central in the Louisiana Senate, where he serves as chairman of the Senate Education Committee. He played a key role in creating the St. George Community School District.