Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails
Rep. Julia Letlow has advanced to the Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana. She currently leads in the race, while Sen. Bill Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are competing for the second spot. The runoff is scheduled for June 27, as no candidate is expected to secure a majority of support.
- ▪Julia Letlow is projected to compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana.
- ▪She has a significant lead over her opponents, Sen. Bill Cassidy and John Fleming.
- ▪The runoff election is set for June 27, 2026, due to the lack of a majority winner.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 7 lean left, 3 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race — NYT — Politics
- ▪ Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Embattled Louisiana Sen. Cassidy Loses Primary as Trump-Backed Challenger and State Treasurer Head to a Runoff — TIME — Top
- ▪ Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote — New York Post
- ▪ Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary — Axios
- ▪ Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects — Cbsnews
- ▪ Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Cassidy Fights to Hang on in Louisiana Race as Trump-Backed Challenger Advances — NYT — US
- ▪ Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff — The Hill
- ▪ Trump blasts 'disloyal' Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ Ahead of Louisiana Primary, Trump Calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “Disloyal Disaster” — Mother Jones
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 17, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionJulia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trailsCassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are battling for second place and a spot in the June 27 runoff.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., attends a discussion with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., parents and children on the Parents Bill of Rights Act, in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Bridget BowmanRep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects. The question is whether she’ll face Sen.
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