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Bill Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana

Updated 2026-05-17 03:00 UTC 2 sources Negative

Sen. Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary in Louisiana, with Julia Letlow and John Fleming advancing to a runoff. The loss is seen as another setback for former President Trump's allies.

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Politico

Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump

Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow, the president’s favored candidate, and MAGA-aligned state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff for the GOP nomination.

2026-05-17 02:50 UTC

Axios

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisi

2026-05-17 02:56 UTC