Louisiana Voters Just Ended Bill Cassidy's Senate Career After Two Terms and One Key Vote
Bill Cassidy's Senate career has come to an end after he failed to secure a spot in the Republican primary runoff. His vote to convict Donald Trump in 2021 significantly impacted his political standing among Louisiana Republicans. The runoff will now feature Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, highlighting the influence of Trump's endorsement in the party.
- ▪Bill Cassidy did not finish in the top two of the Republican primary and will not advance to the runoff.
- ▪Cassidy's vote to convict Trump made him a target for Republican challengers and led to his censure by the Louisiana Republican Party.
- ▪The runoff will determine which candidate represents the Louisiana Republican Party against the Democratic nominee in the general election.
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Louisiana Voters Just Ended Bill Cassidy's Senate Career After Two Terms and One Key Vote By Joe Cunningham | 11:19 PM on May 16, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Bill Cassidy voted to convict Donald Trump in February 2021. Louisiana Republicans spent five years deciding what to do about it. On Saturday, they gave their answer. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Cassidy, who has represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate since 2015, did not finish in the top two of the Republican primary. He will not advance to the June 27 runoff.
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