U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announces he will not be running for governor

Baton Rouge, LA (KPLC) - The office of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. has released a statement from the senator saying he will not be running for Louisiana Governor when John Bel Edwards’ term expires.

Sen. Cassidy issued the following statement:

“When I was elected to the United States Senate, I was given a job to represent the people of Louisiana and serve the United States of America. For the last several years, I have been working on specific legislation that is critical for the future of our state and country. I don’t know if these solutions will pass, but I know they will not pass if I decide to run for another office. I have chosen to remain focused on the job I was sent here to do and to see these efforts through. Therefore, I will not be a candidate for governor.”