Senate field swells to 17 candidates thisa

UPDATE: Senate field swells to 17 candidates this morning The election is Nov. 8 Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: http://tnsne.ws/29XBjwY The Rev. Peter Williams, a Democrat from Lettsworth, said he plans to make history as the state's first black U.S. senator since 1872, when P.B.S. Pinchback was elected, but never seated.'

Race to replace Louisiana Sen. David Vitter attracts a crowd

U.S. Sen. David Vitter announced last year he will not be seeking re-election, opening up a free-for-all to replace him. as a dozen candidates signed up in Baton Rouge to replace retiring Sen. David Vitter , R-La.