La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote
Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his bid for a third term in the Louisiana Republican primary, finishing third behind Trump-backed candidates Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Letlow, who received 44.8% of the vote, and Fleming, with 28.4%, will advance to a runoff election. Cassidy's defeat highlights the influence of Trump's endorsement in Republican primaries, as he previously voted to convict Trump during the impeachment trial.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy finished third in the Louisiana Republican primary, failing to secure a runoff spot.
- ▪Julia Letlow and John Fleming, both endorsed by Trump, will advance to the runoff election.
- ▪Cassidy's loss reflects the significant impact of Trump's endorsements in Republican races.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 8 lean left, 3 centre, 2 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails — NBC News — Top
- ▪ 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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Politics La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote By Ryan King Published May 16, 2026, 10:56 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, finishing third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming. With 92 percent of the vote in, Letlow was leading with 44.8 percent and Fleming was in second with 28.4%, and were declared the winners by the Associated Press — while Cassidy brought up the rear with 24.7 percent.
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