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Trump-Endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow Wins GOP Runoff in Louisiana, Favored to Win in November

Letlow won the Republican runoff and is expected to face Democrat Jamie Davis in November.

Trump-Endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow Wins GOP Runoff in Louisiana, Favored to Win in November
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Jun 28, 2026
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Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff against John Fleming and is expected to face Democrat Jamie Davis in November. The article credits her early-vote lead partly to endorsements from President Donald Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry, while noting low turnout.

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Louisiana Republican Senate runoff winner

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Letlow

Democratic Senate runoff winner and expected general-election opponent

Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator who finished third in the party primary

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ALSO MENTIONED  Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor and Letlow endorser

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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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