Bill Cassidy

William Morgan "Bill" Cassidy (born September 28, 1957), is a Louisiana state senator, physician, teacher, community leader, and Republican Party activist from Baton Rouge. Cassidy specializes in the treatment of diseases of the liver, both in private practice and at the Earl K. Long State Hospital. He is married to Laura Cassidy, herself a physician, and they have three children: Will, Meg, and Kate.

On December 9, 2006, Cassidy won a special election for the District 16 seat in the Louisiana Senate. In his first bid for public office, Cassidy defeated veteran State Representative William Daniel, also a Republican, and Libertarian candidate S.B. Zaitoon. The election was held to replace Jay Dardenne, who vacated the seat he had held since 1992 upon his election as Louisiana Secretary of State. Cassidy was officially sworn in on December 20, 2006.

On October 20, 2007, Cassidy was re-elected, this time to a full four year term in the Louisiana State Senate. Cassidy received 76% of the vote against Republican Troy "Rocco" Moreau (15%) and Libertarian Richard Fontanesi (9%).

Cassidy is the Republican nominee for Congress in the 6th district. He will face incumbent Democrat Don Cazayoux and independent Michael Jackson, a state representative.

Election History

Louisiana State Senator, District 16 (2007)

Threshold > 50%

First Ballot, October 20, 2007

Louisiana State Senator, District 16 (2006)

Threshold > 50%

First Ballot, December 9, 2006

Sources

* [http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Cassidy/ Legislative Website]
* [http://www.billcassidy.com/ Campaign Website]
*http://www.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcpr&rqsdta=12090617
*http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/politics/4875466.html