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Trump-backed Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating John Fleming after leading the first-round vote and positioning herself to win in November in a solidly GOP state. She has aligned with Trump’s agenda, touting support for election-law changes and a move to eliminate the Senate filibuster, and has endorsements from key Louisiana Republicans; Democrat Jamie Davis won the Democratic nomination.
Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming, a longtime Trump ally and former Trump administration official, is in a tight Senate runoff against Rep. Julia Letlow, who is backed by President Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry. Fleming argues he’s the more MAGA-conservative option and has self-funded his bid, while Letlow led the first round and maintains strong endorsements. With expected low turnout, the race will test whether Trump’s endorsements still move GOP voters as Fleming seeks a grassroots surge to overcome Letlow’s early edge.
Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to place in the top two in Louisiana's closed Republican primary, sending the race to a June 27 runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming; Trump-backed Letlow and urged voters to oust Cassidy, a development seen as a win for the former president.
Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss shows Trump’s revenge campaign can cost GOP critics their seats, signaling trouble for other Trump opponents like Massie and foreshadowing bruising runoffs as Trump-backed candidates Letlow and Fleming compete for the base.
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses the Louisiana GOP primary as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a June 27 runoff, underscoring ongoing Trump influence in the party and ending Cassidy’s bid for reelection after his impeachment vote.
President Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow to defeat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, part of a broader effort to purge party members Trump deems disloyal after Cassidy voted to convict him in the Jan. 6 impeachment. Cassidy faces additional opposition from state Treasurer John Fleming; a runoff will occur June 27 if no candidate reaches 50%. The race, shaped by Trump’s influence, DEI attack ads, and redistricting-driven scheduling changes, is expected to hinge on turnout and loyalties within a deeply Republican state.
Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow to challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary after Cassidy voted to convict him on Jan. 6, signaling Trump’s continued willingness to intervene in Republican contests. The primary is May 16, with a potential June 27 runoff, making Cassidy’s path to reelection more difficult.
Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow announced a 2026 primary challenge to incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, setting up a high-stakes intraparty contest for the GOP’s Senate seat in the state.