Louisiana Democratic Senate nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationLouisiana
BackgroundNonprofit executive
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EducationGeorgetown University, Master of Public Policy (2015)
Notable personal detailsNicholas “Nick” Albares is a nonprofit executive based in the Greater New Orleans region who ran as a Democrat for U.S. Senate in Louisiana in 2026. He previously worked in Louisiana state government as a policy adviser to Gov. John Bel Edwards, with a focus that included Medicaid expansion, and has worked in policy analysis roles. In the nonprofit sector he served as a vice president/director of government relations at Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana. He is married and has three sons.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports restructuring Louisiana’s tax code to raise new revenue for public investments and make the system fairer to low- and middle-income residents; favors reducing special-interest exemptions and shifting policy from budget cuts toward expanded public spending on education, health care, and housing. Emphasizes worker-centered economic development over corporate tax incentives.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening affordable, reliable healthcare and has worked to implement and protect Medicaid expansion. Emphasizes expanding services for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and families and serves on state Medicaid-related advisory bodies. Campaign materials frame healthcare as a dignity and access issue rather than proposing single-payer policies.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and integration for undocumented immigrants, endorsing comprehensive immigration reform that would extend permanent legal work status and increase inclusion. Emphasizes the economic and social benefits of integrating immigrants and advocates for inclusive state and federal policies. No evidence found of support for enforcement-first or restrictionist policies.
News
Nick Albares is in the news as one of the candidates in Louisiana’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race where incumbent Bill Cassidy is seeking another term. Cassidy has challenged his Republican opponents to three televised debates, drawing attention to the broader race as the April debate schedule is set. Separate coverage notes that expiring enhanced ACA premium credits are raising costs and could become a campaign issue in Louisiana’s Senate contest.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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