By Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune
Members of the Republican Women of Bossier City gathered Wednesday, March 4, for their regular meeting where they heard from guest speaker John Fleming, who is currently campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
Fleming, a Republican and the current Louisiana State Treasurer, addressed the group about his background, his time in Congress and in the administration of former President Donald Trump, and his decision to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in the upcoming election.
During his remarks, Fleming spoke about his upbringing, career in medicine and transition into public service, saying those experiences helped shape his approach to fiscal responsibility and conservative policy.
Before entering politics, Fleming practiced family medicine for more than three decades in northwest Louisiana, where he also owned and operated several small businesses.
He was elected to represent Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 and served from 2009 until 2017. During his time in Congress, Fleming aligned himself with conservative lawmakers, advocating for reduced federal spending, limited government and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
Following his time in Congress, Fleming served in the Trump administration as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he worked on health policy initiatives.
In 2023, Fleming was elected Louisiana State Treasurer, overseeing the state’s financial management, investments and unclaimed property programs.
Fleming told the audience he is seeking election to the U.S. Senate in order to bring what he described as stronger conservative leadership to Washington.
The Republican Women of Bossier City is a local civic organization affiliated with the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. The group meets regularly to discuss political issues, hear from elected officials and candidates, and encourage civic engagement among women in the community.
Organizers said hosting candidates like Fleming allows members to hear firsthand about policy positions and upcoming elections as the campaign season continues to build across Louisiana.