Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow

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1. Christian Science Monitor

   Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow ↗ (opens Christian Science Monitor)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, defeating Sen. Bill Cassidy amid President Donald Trump’s campaign to oust him.

2. CBS News

   Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.

3. The Boston Globe

   Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   President Trump supported Letlow over incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy.

4. KYMA Yuma

   Sen. Bill Cassidy loses re-election bid as Louisiana Republican Senate race goes to run-offs ↗ (opens KYMA Yuma)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and State Treasurer John Fleming (R) both defeated Sen. Cassidy, and will advance to that June 27 runoff.

5. Breitbart News

   Rep. Letlow, John Fleming Advance In Runoff, Sen. Cassidy Loses Race ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published May 16, 2026

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   Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) lost his reelection bid, and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), and John Fleming advanced to the runoff.