Mary Landrieu

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Mary Landrieu

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 23, 1955 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Mary Landrieu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Louisiana State University and began her career as a real estate agent. She later transitioned into the public sector, gaining experience in various roles before serving as a U.S. Senator. Landrieu has also held advisory positions in law firms and foundations, showcasing her expertise in policy and strategic advising.

Political Ideas

Mary Landrieu's political identity is marked by an intriguing ideological agility, blending conservative economic principles with a liberal voting record. Despite being rated 40% conservative by the American Conservative Union, she voted in support of President Obama's positions 97% of the time. This unexpected convergence reveals a highly localized approach, possibly driven by a nuanced understanding of regional industrial interests. Landrieu's legislative record shows a strategic alignment with opposing factions on key issues, hinting at a calculated political maneuvering that merits further exploration.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

561,210 votes (44.07%)

Loss

Winner: Bill Cassidy

2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

988,298 votes (52.11%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

638,654 votes (51.70%)

Win

Jungle Primary election, November 5, 2002

573,347 votes

Win
1996: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

852,945 votes (50.17%)

Win

Louisiana United States Senate jungle primary election, September 21, 1996

264,268 votes

Loss

Winner: Woody Jenkins

1995: Louisiana State Governor

Election History

Louisiana gubernatorial election jungle primary, 1995

271,938 votes (18.43%)

Loss

Winner: Cleo Fields, Mike Foster