Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a primary for the first time since his Trump impeachment vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy is facing a primary challenge in Louisiana for the first time since his impeachment vote against Donald Trump. He is up against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming, both of whom present themselves as more aligned with Trump. Cassidy acknowledges that his impeachment vote could be a liability but emphasizes his legislative record and support from Senate GOP leadership.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy is running for re-election in a primary against Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
- ▪Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the impeachment trial may impact his chances in the primary.
- ▪Trump has publicly endorsed Letlow, highlighting her as a strong candidate for Louisiana.
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2026 ElectionSen. Bill Cassidy faces a primary for the first time since his Trump impeachment voteThe Louisiana Republican is running for re-election against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleSen. Cassidy says vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial ‘might be’ a liability in primary05:51Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Brennan Leach and Melanie ZanonaSen.
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