Melancon announces candidacy for U.S. Senate

POSTED: Friday, August 28, 2009 - 9:24am

UPDATED: Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 11:58pm

Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon announced he's running for U.S. Senate.

He made the announcement yesterday, in a state-wide satellite tour.

Vitter has said he plans to run for re-election.