Bill Cassidy, Julia Letlow and Louisiana
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, has lost his bid for a third term in a remarkable defeat, after two primary challengers — including one backed by President Donald Trump — finished ahead of him in Saturday’s primary and headed to a runoff for his seat.
Rep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects.
The Louisiana Republican is running for re-election against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and chair of the high chamber’s education committee, conceded his loss in the Louisiana primary Saturday. The incumbent placed third in a three-way race, ousted by a Trump-backed opponent,
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and State Treasurer John Fleming (R) both defeated Sen. Cassidy, and will advance to that June 27 runoff.
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow advances to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Rep. Julia Letlow, who was backed by President Trump in the primary against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, has advanced to a runoff in the Louisiana Republican primary for Senate.
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) primary loss is a massive warning sign for any Republicans who’ve provoked the president’s wrath — like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.