WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, as he was projected to finish third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming. With 92 percent of the vote in, Letlow was leading with 44.8 percent and Fleming was in second with 28.4%, and were…
La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote
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May 17, 2026
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