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Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff

Letlow won the Republican runoff and will advance to the November Senate election.

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff
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Jun 28, 2026
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NBC News projected that Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating John Fleming. Letlow advances to the November contest after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing.

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Republican Senate candidate who won Louisiana’s primary runoff

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Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

Louisiana representative who endorsed Letlow

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow

Democratic Senate candidate

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who did not qualify for the runoff

Steve Scalise
R · LA-1

House majority leader who endorsed Letlow

Letlow’s Republican runoff opponent and state treasurer

Former congressional aide who won a House election but died before taking office

ALSO MENTIONED  Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor who endorsed 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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