Senator Landrieu lives in the National Capitol Region as does Senator Pat Roberts. Neither has a home in the state that they represent, although both own property in their respective state. The Republicans in Kansas did not care that their Senator has not lived in Kansas for 40 years, and the Democrats in Louisiana will care even less. In Louisiana, the November election is essentially a primary. If Landrieu wins 50%, she is elected. If she does not, there will be a runoff between her and the top Republican vote getter.
This issue may help to keep Landrieu below 50.1%, but Maness can’t win and will probably take votes away from other Republican candidates. It won’t matter very much.
Current filing for US Senate, La. List won’t be official until published by SOS.
Filing closed Friday, Aug 22, 2014.
Wayne Ables - D
Raymond Brown - D
“Bill” Cassidy - R
Thomas Clements - R
Mary L. Landrieu - D
“Rob” Maness - R
Brannon Lee McMorris - L
Vallian Senegal - D
William P. Waymire Jr. - D