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Louisiana's Letlow prepares Senate bid after Trump endorsement

Cassidy is seeking reelection as Letlow prepares to enter the race with Trump’s endorsement.

Louisiana's Letlow prepares Senate bid after Trump endorsement
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Rep. Julia Letlow is preparing to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary after President Donald Trump endorsed her. Letlow has not formally declared her candidacy, but signaled that she was likely to enter the race.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator and incumbent in the Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow and discussed the race with Thune

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative preparing to enter the Senate race

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who urged Trump to support Cassidy

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

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Louisiana state senator identified as a possible House candidate

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