Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary election in Louisiana, failing to secure a spot in the runoff. His defeat was influenced by Donald Trump's intervention, as Trump endorsed challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Cassidy's vote to convict Trump after the January 6 insurrection significantly impacted his standing among Republican voters.
- ▪Julia Letlow and John Fleming will face each other in a runoff for the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana on June 27.
- ▪Bill Cassidy finished third in the primary, receiving 24.6% of the vote.
- ▪Cassidy's vote to convict Trump after the January 6 insurrection contributed to his loss.
- ▪Trump criticized Cassidy on social media, calling him 'disloyal' and a 'disaster'.
- ▪Changes to Louisiana's primary system may have further jeopardized Cassidy's political future.
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Julia Letlow and John Fleming will face each other in a 27 June runoff for the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana. The two failed to reach the 50% threshold to win outright but succeeded in their efforts to dislodge Bill Cassidy (pictured), who finished third. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJulia Letlow and John Fleming will face each other in a 27 June runoff for the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana. The two failed to reach the 50% threshold to win outright but succeeded in their efforts to dislodge Bill Cassidy (pictured), who finished third.
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