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MARKEDA ANN COTTONHAM
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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CHALLENGER
Biography
MARKEDA ANN COTTONHAM is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana in 2026. She is an entrepreneur and community advocate who emphasizes common-sense leadership. Cottonham has also served on the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA).
Top Priorities
- Replace the U.S. Core Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program nationwide
- Promote practical, balanced, and determined leadership to make Louisiana one of America's most successful states through people-focused policies
- Prioritize Louisiana families, workers, and communities