U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana
Summary
U.S. Representative Julia Letlow won the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Letlow defeated John Fleming in the runoff and pledged to support President Trump’s agenda in the Senate.Key Facts
- Julia Letlow won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana.
- President Trump endorsed Letlow to replace Senator Bill Cassidy.
- Letlow beat state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff election.
- Cassidy had voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial.
- Letlow promised to work closely with President Trump.
- Trump has been backing challengers to GOP lawmakers who opposed him.
- Some Trump-backed candidates won recent elections, while others lost.
- Letlow’s win is part of Trump’s effort to support loyal Republicans ahead of 2026.
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