IndependentNo state or federal office heldLost the 2008 general
Chester T. "catfish" Kelley
Ran in 2 elections between 2006 and 2008.
- Last margin
- −44.6
- Lost 2008
- Elections
- 2
- 2006–2008
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Kelley has run
Margin: how far Kelley finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | U.S. House, LA-4 | General | Lost | John Fleming (R), Paul J. Carmouche (D), Gerard J. Bowen Jr. (I) | 3.5% | −44.6 | $31.5K |
| 2006 | U.S. House, LA-4 | General | Lost | James McCrery (R), Artis R. Cash Sr. (D), Patti Cox (D) | 12.4% | −45.0 | $87.9K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Kelley’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 2007–08
- $31.5K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 2008Updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:36 AM ET
Who Kelley has run against
- John Fleming (R) · 2008 election, lost
- James McCrery (R) · 2006 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Kelley
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H6LA04088
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC