GOP Sen. David Vitter Announces Run for Louisiana Governor

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) announced Tuesday morning that he intends to run for governor of Louisiana.

The junior senator from Louisiana, best known for escaping a prostitution scandal by the skin of his teeth in 2007, is angling to replace Bobby Jindal, who is finishing out his second term as governor.

Vitter first came to the Senate in 2005, after serving several terms in the U.S. House, and handily won reelection in 2010. Louisiana holds off-year elections, meaning the election will take place in 2015, one year before Vitter’s Senate term ends. According to Roll Call, if he loses he can keep the seat; if he wins, he can appoint his own successor.

Vitter most recently made headlines for his proposed amendment during the government shutdown that would have revoked health care subsidies for congressional members and staff.

Watch Vitter’s announcement below:

[h/t Roll Call]

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