Bill Cassidy

William Morgan "Bill" Cassidy, M.D. (born September 28, 1957), is a Louisiana state senator, physician, teacher, community leader, and Republican Party activist from Baton Rouge. Cassidy specializes in the treatment of diseases of the liver, both in private practice and at the Earl K. Long State Hospital. He is married to Laura Cassidy, herself a physician, and they have three children: Will, Meg, and Kate.

On December 9, 2006, Cassidy won a special election for the District 16 seat in the Louisiana Senate. In his first bid for public office, Cassidy defeated veteran State Representative William Daniel, also a Republican, and Libertarian candidate S.B. Zaitoon. The election was held to replace Jay Dardenne, who vacated the seat he had held since 1992 upon his election as Louisiana secretary of state. Cassidy was officially sworn in on December 20, 2006.

Election history
Louisiana State Senator, District 16 (2006)

Threshold > 50%

First Ballot, December 9, 2006