The race for Louisiana insurance commissioner heated up Friday with a state senator throwing his hat into the ring challenging the Hurricane Katrina performance of the incumbent.

State Sen. James David Cain, R-Dry Creek, announced his candidacy for the election set for Sept. 30.

"A combination of natural catastrophes and corruption has created an insurance crisis in Louisiana," Mr. Cain said in a statement. "We can't rebuild this state until we solve the insurance crisis."

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