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Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming, with strong backing from former President Donald Trump.
- Trump endorsed Letlow early and actively campaigned to unseat GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump during his impeachment trial.
- Letlow led the first-round primary with 45% of the vote, followed by Fleming at 28%, while Cassidy received 25% and did not advance to the runoff.
- Letlow is favored to win the November general election in the heavily Republican state, having pledged to strongly support Trump's America First agenda and push for election law reforms.
- Letlow previously served nearly three terms in the House and won her seat after the death of her husband, Luke Letlow, who passed away from Covid before taking office.
