John Kennedy
US Senate (Class 3)
Who they are
Republican U.S. senator since 2017, a former state treasurer and Oxford-trained lawyer known for fiscal conservatism.
Stands for
• Fiscal conservatism
• Conservative judicial nominees
• Tougher fentanyl penalties
• Oppose First Step Act
• Flood insurance reform
Controversies
• Mexico 'cat food' remark
• 'Hide your head' remark
• Judicial nominee blocked
• 'Comrade' hearing clash