Letlow Wins Senate Race Runoff

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow moves Louisiana's Senate race to voters in November after winning the GOP runoff for Cassidy's seat

Jun 28, 1:54 AM EDT Cross-checked across 6 sources

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Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff after Sen. Bill Cassidy missed the runoff.

Frame 1Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow moves Louisiana's Senate race to voters in November after winning the GOP runoff for Cassidy's seat.
Frame 2No Republican won 50 percent in the May 16 primary, forcing a runoff.
Frame 3Cassidy missed the runoff after Trump targeted his 2021 impeachment-trial vote.
Frame 4Letlow led May's first round near 45 percent; Fleming drew 28, Cassidy 25.
Frame 5The win extends Trump's push to replace Republicans who broke with him.
Frame 6Letlow is favored for November in a state Trump won by 22 points.

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Published: Jun 28, 1:54 AM EDT
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