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On July 22, 2020, Perkins announced that he was running for the United States Senate in 2020, challenging incumbent Republican Bill Cassidy. [29] Perkins was endorsed by former President Barack Obama, [30] Governor John Bel Edwards, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, and former presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, and Cory Booker. [31] Perkins also received endorsements from VoteVets, [32] the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee [33] and the Executive Committee of the Democratic (Louisiana) State Central Committee. [34] Other notable endorsements included former U.S. Senators J. Bennett Johnston [35] and Mary Landrieu, [36] former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, [37] and veteran Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile. [38]

Mayor Perkins cited the pandemic and Cassidy's lack of leadership as the reasons for his Senate bid, saying, "This is a moment for strong, decisive leadership in Washington. The pain and suffering I've seen has driven me to this decision...we can't afford to give Sen. Cassidy another chance." [39]

However, Perkins' run for the senate was not successful. On November 3, 2020, Cassidy was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote; Perkins received 19%. [40]

Awards

On Nov. 8, 2019, the Pat Tillman Foundation honored Perkins with the organization's 2019 Make Your Mark Award "for embodying the values of service, scholarship, humble leadership and impact in [his] work and daily life." [41]

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  37. ↑ @mitchlandrieu (July 24, 2020). "As a soldier & now mayor, ⁦@PerkinsforLA⁩ dedicated his career to serving the people of our state & country. In this pandemic, Adrian is exactly the change we need in DC. He'll put Louisiana families ahead of politics. Help him out by giving below.👇" (Tweet). Retrieved August 12, 2020– via Twitter.
  38. ↑ @donnabrazile (July 22, 2020). "Please show your support for @ShreveportMayor and my good friend for US Senate. Louisiana deserves to have a champion for health care and the working poor in Congress to help @CedricRichmond. Go to @actblue to donate now" (Tweet). Retrieved August 12, 2020– via Twitter.
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  41. ↑ Foundation, Pat Tillman. "Tillman Awards".
Adrian Perkins
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Mayor of Shreveport
In office
December 29, 2018 –December 31, 2022
Political offices
Preceded by
Ollie Tyler
 Mayor of Shreveport
2018–2022		Succeeded by
Tom Arceneaux
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Louisiana
(Class 2)
2020 		Most recent
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