Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary, Trump-backed candidate heading to runoff

0 May 17, 2026 10:49

Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Donald Trump, and state Treasurer John Fleming, will advance to a runoff election in Louisiana’s GOP primary, The Associated Press projected Saturday.

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