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President Trump urges Rep. Letlow to run for U.S. Senate

Trump endorsed Letlow for the Senate, and she responded without saying whether she would run.

President Trump urges Rep. Letlow to run for U.S. Senate
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President Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow if she runs for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Letlow did not say whether she would run, while Sen. Bill Cassidy said he was seeking re-election and would welcome the challenge.

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Julia Letlow
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Louisiana representative urged by Trump to run for the Senate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow for a possible Senate run

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Louisiana state senator challenging Cassidy

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman challenging Cassidy

Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator seeking re-election

Louisiana treasurer challenging Cassidy

Congressman-elect and Julia Letlow’s late husband

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Julia Letlow Enters Louisiana Senate Race After Trump Endorsement

Trump endorsed Julia Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate race against incumbent Bill Cassidy, and she subsequently announced a campaign. Center outlets focus on the primary’s political consequences, including Cassidy’s prospects and implications for Republican priorities; right-leaning outlets present Trump’s backing as a boost to Letlow and a threat to Cassidy, with one directly urging support for her.

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