Charlie Melancon

Democrat Charlie Melancon served two terms in the state House before being elected to Congress in 2004, 06 and 08. Previously, he ran small businesses including an insurance agency and a chain of ice cream shops. He is the lone Democrat among seven members of Louisiana's congressional delegation.

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LOUISIANA

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What Is Charlie Melancon's Religion?

By Max Strasser

Charlie Melancon, a three-term representative from Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District and a Blue Dog Democrat, is running for Senate against incumbent David Vitter, Louisiana's Republican junior ...

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What Is David Vitter's Religion?

By Max Strasser

David Vitter was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004 as Louisiana's junior senator. The Republican is running for re-election this year against Democrat Charlie Melancon, a three-term representative ...

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In Nod to Prostitution Scandal, David Vitter Admits to 'Serious Sins'

By Tom Kavanagh

In a candidates' debate Wednesday, Louisiana Sen. David Vitter alluded to his involvement in a prostitution scandal when he admitted committing "serious sins." Vitter, a Republican whose telephone ...

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Is Charlie Melancon Married?

By Hugh Collins

Charlie Melancon, a three-term Democratic representative from Louisiana, is running for U.S. senator from Louisiana against David Vitter, a Republican first-term senator. As part of a Politics Daily ...

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