Letlow wins GOP nod in Louisiana Senate race
Summary
Rep. Julia Letlow, supported by President Donald Trump, is expected to win the Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana. She is competing against Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming after no candidate received a majority in the primary election.Key Facts
- Julia Letlow is a Republican representative from Louisiana.
- President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Letlow.
- The runoff election is to fill the Senate seat won by Bill Cassidy, who is leaving.
- The primary was held on May 16 and included four candidates: Letlow, Fleming, Cassidy, and Mark Spencer.
- No candidate got more than 50% in the primary, requiring a runoff between Letlow and Fleming.
- Decision Desk HQ projects that Letlow will win the runoff.
- John Fleming is the current Louisiana State Treasurer and Letlow’s opponent in the runoff.
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