Eric Skrmetta

Eric Skrmetta is listed by the FEC as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Louisiana in the 2026 election cycle.

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[Wikipedia: Personal life] Eric Skrmetta has two children. Mr. Skrmetta is involved in various religious and community organizations. He lives in Metairie, Louisiana

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[Wikipedia: Public Service Commissioner] As Public Service Commissioner, Skrmetta has sought clarification of Louisiana’s ethics regulations, which have tightened since the state’s populistic past. In particular, he has sought to displace meal reimbursements to commissioners from regulated utility companies with reimbu…

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[Wikipedia: Education and background] After finishing Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Skrmetta attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and in 1981, he received his B.S. degree in industrial technology. In 1985 he was a cum laude graduate (juris doctor) o…

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[Wikipedia: 2008 Public Service Commissioner campaign] Skrmetta won the race for Public Service Commissioner in a November 4, 2008 runoff after two other candidates (Bruce Kincade and Ken Odinet Sr.) were eliminated in the primary election. His runoff opponent was former Public Service Commissioner John F. Schwegmann, who had no par…

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FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Eric Skrmetta raised $67,750, spent $9,184, reported $58,566 cash on hand.

Source: api.open.fec.gov retrieved Jun 30, 2026