It's official -- U.S. Congressman John Fleming has announced his bid for Louisiana's open U.S. Senate seat.

The seat will be left vacant next year after Senator David Vitter said he would not be running for reelection following his failed bid to become Louisiana's next governor.

Dr. Fleming represents Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, currently serving his fourth term. The district is made up of all of northwest Louisiana, stretching east through Union Parish and south to Beauregard Parish, across to St. Landry Parish.

Congressman Fleming made his announcement via video on his campaign website. Take a look here:

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