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US Rep. Julia Letlow wins the Louisiana Republican primary for Senate

Letlow won the Republican Senate nomination and will advance to the general election.

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U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, defeating John Fleming in a runoff and advancing to the general election. Her victory followed President Donald Trump’s endorsement and a campaign focused in part on their alignment.

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Republican Senate candidate who won the Louisiana primary

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Republican Senate candidate and Letlow’s runoff opponent

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Iowa representative and unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate

Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Letlow and backed Republican candidates

Thomas Massie
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Kentucky representative mentioned as a Trump-backed challenger’s opponent

Democratic Senate nominee in Louisiana

Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator whose seat Letlow seeks

Democratic Senate primary candidate

Steve Scalise
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House majority leader who endorsed Letlow

John Cornyn
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Texas senator mentioned as a Trump-backed challenger’s opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor and unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate; Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor who advocated for Letlow’s candidacy; Rick Jackson, Georgia gubernatorial primary winner; Zach Lahn, Businessperson and Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary winner

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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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