Politics Bill Cassidy plans to run for reelection while criticizing new closed primaries By Deanna B. Narveson - January 31, 2024 U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy. (Gage Skidmore) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Republican Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says he anticipates running for reelection in 2026 during the state's first congressional closed party primary congressional contests, but continued to … Already an INSIDER? Sign in.