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Louisiana runoff to succeed Cassidy puts Trump endorsement record on the line

Trump’s endorsement and late campaign posts were presented as a measure of his influence in Republican primaries.

Louisiana runoff to succeed Cassidy puts Trump endorsement record on the line
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 27, 2026
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Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff, and Jamie Davis won the Democratic nomination. The result was presented as another test of President Donald Trump’s influence in Republican primaries.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed and campaigned for Letlow

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Republican Senate nominee after winning the Louisiana runoff

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services secretary whose confirmation Cassidy supported

Democratic Senate nominee

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose reelection bid ended in the primary

Democratic candidate defeated by Davis

State Treasurer and defeated Republican Senate candidate

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Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana Republican Senate Runoff

Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff and won the Republican nomination, with Donald Trump’s endorsement. Center outlets present the runoff as a test of Trump’s influence among Republican voters while also reporting on the candidates and nomination. Right-leaning outlets also connect the result to Trump’s influence, with Fox News emphasizing it as a success for his endorsements.

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