2010 Senate Election

Incumbent Senator David Vitter vs. Congressman Charlie Melancon

Incumbent Senator David Vitter (R)

Senator Vitter

Pro-Life Voting Record: 100%

64/64 Votes in the Senate have been Pro-Life

Voting Record Compiled by National Right to Life

Senator Vitter has been endorsed by National Right to Life

Congressman Charlie Melancon (D)

Melancon

Pro-Life Voting Record: 72%
 
17/24 Votes in Congress have been Pro-Life

Voting Record Compiled by National Right to Life


Questionnaire Response: Answered National Right to Life Questionnaire 31/34 Pro-Life.  His three incorrect answers indicate:

  • He is in favor of Rape and Incest exceptions to abortion (initial abortion question)
  • While he indicates he opposes human cloning, both for purposes of reproduction and destructive research, he does not favor legislation that bans embryonic stem cell research. (Questions 5-7)
  • He would not vote to repeal the recent health care reform law known as the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." (Question 28)
Download Melancon's completed questionnaire.

 Pro-Life Legislation Sponsored/Co-Sponsored:

Pro-Life Legislation Sponsored/Co-Sponsored:

Other Candidates for Senate who have returned Questionnaire:

  • Nick Accardo (R): Answered questionnaire 100% Pro-Life
  • Sam Houston Melton (No Party): Answered questionnaire 100% Pro-Life
  • Mike Spears (I): Answered questionnaire 100% Pro-Life
  • Ernest Wooton (I): Answered questionnaire 100% Pro-Life

2010 Election Schedule:

Closed Congressional 1st Party Primary: August 28, 2010

August 28 election chooses who represents each party in the general election (unless a run-off is needed on October 2) for all Federal Congressional elections, including Senator Vitter's Senate seat and all congressional seats.  If you're registered in an unrecognized party or independent you can vote in EITHER the Democrat OR Libertarian party primary election on August 28. Only REGISTERED Republicans can vote in the Republican primary on August 28.

Open State Primary and 2nd Congressional Party Primary (if necessary) Election: October 2, 2010

The October 2 election is the state primary for many local and a few state elected offices.  If necessary, it will also be a run-off for Congressional candidates if one candidate does not win 50%+1 in a three or more person primary.  Louisiana Right to Life Federation is paying close attention to the race for special election for Lieutenant Governor and the two legislative seats open (see above).  All citizens can vote.

General Election: November 2, 2010

General election pitting each parties's candidates against one another for remaining federal, state, and local elections.  All citizens can vote.