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Trump-backed Letlow wins GOP primary for Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat

Julia Letlow won the Republican runoff for Louisiana’s Senate seat after receiving backing from Donald Trump and other prominent state Republicans.

Trump-backed Letlow wins GOP primary for Sen. Bill Cassidy's seat
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Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff, defeating John Fleming after receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement. She is expected to win the seat in November, according to the article.

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Julia Letlow
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Louisiana representative and Republican Senate nominee

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement backed Letlow

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose seat was contested

Steve Scalise
R · LA-1

House majority leader who supported Letlow

Republican candidate who lost the runoff

ALSO MENTIONED  Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor who supported Letlow; Rick Jackson, Georgia primary winner mentioned as an exception to Trump’s recent record of backing winners; Zach Lahn, Iowa primary winner mentioned as an exception to Trump’s recent record of backing winners

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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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