U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, loses his seat in Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, lost his re-election bid in the May 2026 primary. His defeat marks a significant political consequence for officials who broke with Trump. The Louisiana race was further complicated by confusion over rescheduled U.S. House elections.
- ▪Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial.
- ▪Cassidy lost his Senate seat in the Louisiana primary election held on May 17, 2026.
- ▪Louisiana's governor rescheduled the U.S. House races, leading to voter confusion during the primary.
- ▪Cassidy's loss underscores the ongoing influence of Trump within the Republican Party.
- ▪The outcome reflects heightened political accountability for Republicans who opposed Trump.
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Politics U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, loses his seat in Louisiana May 17, 20268:02 AM ET By Ayesha Rascoe , Drew Hawkins The Saturday primaries in Louisiana were notable for two main reasons: GOP Senator Bill Cassidy lost his seat and voters were left confused after the governor rescheduled the U.S. House races. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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