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Louisiana Senate Primary Sees Trump Backed Candidate Win

Updated 2026-05-17 14:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. Bill Cassidy will lose his seat in Louisiana’s Senate primary as it heads to a runoff between state treasurer John Fleming and Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow.

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STAT+: Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary as race heads to run-off in win for Trump

Key health lawmaker Sen. Bill Cassidy will lose his seat, as Louisiana’s Senate primary heads for a runoff between state treasurer John Fleming and Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow.

2026-05-17 14:12 UTC