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Trump-Backed Julia Letlow Defeats Freedom Caucus Co-Founder In Race To Succeed Pro-Impeachment GOP LA Sen Bill Cassidy

Letlow won the Republican runoff and is favored to face the Democratic nominee in November.

Trump-Backed Julia Letlow Defeats Freedom Caucus Co-Founder In Race To Succeed Pro-Impeachment GOP LA Sen Bill Cassidy
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Rep. Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary runoff, taking 56.5% of the vote to Fleming’s 43.5%, according to results reported with 69% of ballots counted. The article says Letlow is now the heavy favorite to succeed Sen. Bill Cassidy in November.

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Julia Letlow
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Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate who won the primary runoff

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Louisiana Republican Senate candidate who lost the primary runoff

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Letlow

Democratic nominee for the Louisiana Senate seat

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose seat is being contested

Tim Scott
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South Carolina senator who congratulated 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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