U.S. Senate · Louisiana
Sen. John Kennedy (R)
Represents Louisiana, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$23.59spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$23.59
- Opponent$1.31
- LA average$14.39
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 17 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Kennedy (R), won | 851,568 (61.6%) | $32,633,973 | $23.59 |
| Gary Chambers (D) | 246,933 (17.9%) | $1,806,620 | $1.31 |
Total votes cast: 1,383,290. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & climateOil and gas industry | ExxonMobil PAC, API PAC | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | RTX PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
LA’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.