Bill Cassidy (R)

About The Candidate

Education

  • Louisiana State University, BS
  • Louisiana State University Medical School, MD

Bill Cassidy was born in Highland Park, Ill., and raised in Baton Rouge where he now lives. Cassidy received a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and studied medicine at Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans.

Cassidy is a physician who teaches at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge.

He first ran for elective office in 2006, when he won a state Senate seat. He was re-elected the next year.

Cassidy and wife, Laura, have three children.

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