GOP Incumbent Senator Who Voted To Impeach Trump Loses Primary
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his primary election, finishing third behind two challengers. Cassidy's defeat is attributed to his vote to convict Trump during the impeachment trial following the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, who will advance to a runoff election against state Treasurer John Fleming.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy finished third in the Louisiana Republican primary.
- ▪Julia Letlow received approximately 45% of the vote, while Cassidy garnered 25%.
- ▪Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in 2021 contributed to his vulnerability in the primary.
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Politics GOP Incumbent Senator Who Voted To Impeach Trump Loses Primary (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 17, 2026 12:12 PM ET May 17, 2026 12:12 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is out, finishing third in his own party’s primary Saturday behind two challengers who will meet in a runoff for his seat. Trump-endorsed Rep.
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