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In 1948, when other Southern Democrats defected to the [[Dixiecrat]] presidential campaign of [[Strom Thurmond]], Ellender remained loyal to [[Harry S. Truman]].  Although Thurmond was the official Democratic nominee in Louisiana, Truman's name was also added to the ballot by a special session of the state legislature.

In 1948, when other Southern Democrats defected to the [[Dixiecrat]] presidential campaign of [[Strom Thurmond]], Ellender remained loyal to [[Harry S. Truman]].  Although Thurmond was the official Democratic nominee in Louisiana, Truman's name was also added to the ballot by a special session of the state legislature.

During his last two years of office, Ellender was the [[Dean of the United States Senate]].

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]] the Republican former U.S. representative from New Orleans.  

One of his nieces, Bonnie Robichaux, married [[Bob Livingston]] the Republican former U.S. representative from New Orleans.