Trump-endorsed Louisiana Rep. Letlow wins competitive GOP Senate runoff, AP projects
Summary
Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican Senate runoff race in Louisiana, defeating John Fleming. Letlow had strong support from President Donald Trump, which helped her campaign.Key Facts
- Julia Letlow won about 55% of the vote in the GOP Senate runoff.
- John Fleming received about 45% of the vote.
- Letlow led the May 16 primary with 45%, Fleming had 28%, and incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy trailed with 25%.
- Cassidy was voted out after supporting Trump's conviction following the January 6 events.
- Letlow rose to office in 2021 after winning a special election following her husband’s death from COVID-19.
- Fleming is a physician and former congressman who worked in Trump’s first administration but did not get Trump’s endorsement.
- President Trump campaigned for Letlow through social media and a telerally but did not visit Louisiana.
- The runoff had less voter motivation since the main opponent, Cassidy, was no longer in the race.
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