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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy waves off Trump's backing of GOP rival in reelection bid

Letlow filed to run against Cassidy after receiving Trump’s endorsement.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy waves off Trump's backing of GOP rival in reelection bid
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Feb 13, 2026
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Bill Cassidy downplayed the effect of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his Republican primary rival, Julia Letlow, as Cassidy filed to seek reelection. The contest is framed as a test of whether Cassidy can survive Trump’s opposition to Republicans who crossed him.

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Julia Letlow R · LA-5
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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Cassidy’s Republican primary rival

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator seeking reelection

Cassidy's version of this story ↗

Republican Senate candidate

Former president and former senior adviser to Mitch Landrieu

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

Nominee for health secretary

Louisiana State Treasurer and Republican Senate candidate

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Louisiana Senate Candidates Qualify for 2026 Primary

Julia Letlow is challenging Bill Cassidy for the Republican Senate nomination after receiving President Trump’s endorsement; Cassidy is seeking reelection. Center outlets present the race as a test of Trump’s influence, while one emphasizes Cassidy’s response to the endorsement and another focuses on the wider qualifying field and campaign attacks.

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