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RESULTS: Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis advance in Louisiana U.S. Senate race, AP projects

Letlow won the Republican runoff and will face Jamie Davis in the November general election.

RESULTS: Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis advance in Louisiana U.S. Senate race, AP projects
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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The Associated Press projected that U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis won their party runoffs for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat, setting up a November matchup. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy was eliminated in the May primary.

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Republican candidate who won the Louisiana U.S. Senate runoff

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Democratic candidate who won the Louisiana U.S. Senate runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow and congratulated her after the race was called

Bill Cassidy
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Republican senator whose seat is being contested

Democratic runoff candidate defeated by Jamie Davis

Steve Scalise
R · LA-1

House Majority Leader who supported Letlow

Republican runoff candidate defeated by Julia Letlow

ALSO MENTIONED  Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor who supported Letlow

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Julia Letlow Advances to Louisiana Senate General Election

Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff and won the party’s nomination. She will advance to the general election against Democrat Jamie Davis. Center outlets often treat Donald Trump’s endorsement as a test of his influence among Republican voters. Right-leaning outlets also center Trump’s backing, more often presenting Letlow’s win as a success for his endorsements.

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