Republican Sen. Cassidy, Who Supported Trump Impeachment, Loses Re-Election Bid
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his re-election bid in Louisiana's primary, finishing third behind Trump-backed Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming. Letlow and Fleming will advance to a runoff election to determine the party's nominee for the general election. Cassidy's loss marks the first time since 2012 that an elected U.S. senator has lost re-nomination.
- ▪Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican senator, was defeated in Louisiana's primary election.
- ▪Julia Letlow, who received Trump's endorsement, and John Fleming will face off in a runoff election.
- ▪Cassidy's loss is seen as a victory for Trump's retribution campaign against those who opposed him.
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