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In 1960, Ellender polled some 80 percent of the ballots cast in the [[general election]] against Republican [[George Reese]] of New Orleans. In 1966, Ellender overwhelmed two Democrats, Joseph Davis "J. D." DeBlieu (1912-2005), on the left, and [[Troyce Guice]], from the right.
In 1960, Ellender polled some 80 percent of the ballots cast in the [[general election]] against Republican [[George Reese]] of New Orleans. In 1966, Ellender overwhelmed two Democrats, Joseph Davis "J. D." DeBlieu (1912-2005), on the left, and [[Troyce Guice]], from the right.
During his last two years of office, Ellender was the Dean of the United States Senate] His long-term senatorial colleague was fellow Louisiana Democrat [[Russell Long]], older son of Huey Long.
During his last two years of office, Ellender was the Dean of the United States Senate His long-term senatorial colleague was fellow Louisiana Democrat [[Russell Long]], older son of Huey Long.
One of his nieces, Bonnie Robichaux, married [[Bob Livingston]] of New Orleans, the Republican former U.S. representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district, a post now held by Republican [[Steve Scalise]].
One of his nieces, Bonnie Robichaux, married [[Bob Livingston]] of New Orleans, the Republican former U.S. representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district, a post now held by Republican [[Steve Scalise]].