Rep. Julia Letlow launches Louisiana Senate primary bid against Bill Cassidy
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Key Points:
- Rep. Julia Letlow announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary, with President Donald Trump's endorsement boosting her campaign.
- Letlow's entry represents a significant threat to Cassidy, who faces multiple primary challengers and is the first time voting since his 2021 impeachment conviction vote against Trump.
- Louisiana's new primary system sets a closed Republican primary on May 16, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate wins a majority; other challengers include State Treasurer John Fleming and State Sen. Blake Miguez.
- Cassidy expressed respect for Letlow but remains confident in his re-election, despite tensions with the Trump administration over public health policies and his
