Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana did not make it to the next round in the Republican Senate primary. His loss follows political issues after he voted to convict President Trump in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack trial.Key Facts
- Bill Cassidy is a Republican senator from Louisiana.
- He lost in the GOP Senate primary and will not advance to the runoff election.
- Cassidy’s vote to convict President Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack caused political problems for him.
- Julia Letlow, a congresswoman from Louisiana with President Trump’s endorsement, moved on to the runoff.
- The primary election took place on a Saturday.
- The runoff decides the final Republican candidate for the Senate race in Louisiana.
- President Trump supported Julia Letlow over Cassidy in this election.
- The loss ends Cassidy’s current effort to be re-elected as senator.
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