Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy lost in the Republican primary and will not advance to the runoff. Cassidy's defeat is seen as a reflection of former President Trump's influence within the party, particularly after Cassidy voted to convict Trump following the January 6th insurrection. Julia Letlow, a political newcomer and Trump supporter, won the primary and will face John Fleming in the upcoming runoff election.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy lost the Louisiana Republican primary and did not advance to the runoff.
- ▪Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6th insurrection.
- ▪Julia Letlow, a political newcomer and Trump loyalist, won the primary and will face John Fleming in the runoff.
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Elections Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff May 16, 202611:02 PM ET By Sam Gringlas One observer of the current Senate race in Louisiana noted that Sen. Bill Cassidy could lose his reelection bid. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR Sen. Bill Cassidy lost Saturday's Louisiana's Republican primary according to a race call by the Associated Press. Cassidy, who served two terms in the Senate, was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. That vote put him at odds with Trump and his MAGA coalition, ultimately leading Trump to push Rep. Julia Letlow to run against Cassidy.
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