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Rep. Julia Letlow enters race for Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat. What's next for the election?

Julia Letlow announced a campaign to challenge Bill Cassidy for Louisiana’s Senate seat.

Rep. Julia Letlow enters race for Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat. What's next for the election?
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Rep. Julia Letlow announced she is running against Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement adding to the race’s focus on Cassidy’s past impeachment vote. Cassidy said he expects to win reelection, while an analyst said it remains to be seen how other candidates will respond.

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Julia Letlow
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Representative running for the Senate seat held by Bill Cassidy

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Donald Trump
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Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator seeking reelection

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Julia Letlow Enters Louisiana U.S. Senate Race

Outlets agree that Rep. Julia Letlow announced a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy after President Donald Trump endorsed her. Center outlets likewise focus on the endorsement and challenge, adding context about Cassidy’s political position and the race to fill Letlow’s House seat. Right-leaning outlets also center Letlow’s entry and Trump’s endorsement; Fox News additionally reports Julie Emerson’s exit from the race.

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