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Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
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Key Points:
- Louisiana Republicans are holding a Senate runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who failed to advance from the primary.
- Letlow led the primary with over 44% of the vote, while Fleming received 28%; Cassidy, the incumbent, came in third and lost his seat.
- President Trump endorsed Letlow after criticizing Cassidy for his impeachment vote against Trump and other disagreements, labeling Cassidy a "disloyal disaster."
- Letlow has served in the House since 2021 as the first Republican woman from Louisiana elected to Congress, while Fleming served in the House and worked in the Trump administration.
- Given Louisiana's strong Republican lean and Trump's 60% win in the state, the runoff winner is favored to secure the Senate seat in the upcoming general election.
