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Rep. Julia Letlow launches Louisiana Senate primary bid against Bill Cassidy
Letlow’s candidacy follows Trump’s endorsement and challenges Cassidy amid GOP backlash over his 2021 impeachment vote ahead of a potentially costly primary, officials said.
- Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana is launching a U.S. Senate bid against incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- Trump's backing of Letlow marks an alliance with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and opposition to the National Republican Senatorial Committee's endorsement of Cassidy.
- Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial, has sought to return to Trump's fold as the 2024 front-runner, but Trump's endorsement of Letlow signals a break with Cassidy.
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GOP Rep. Letlow, backed by Trump, launches primary challenge to Cassidy in Louisiana
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) announced on Tuesday that she’s launching a primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), just days after President Trump preemptively backed her for a Senate run in Louisiana. “I have fought alongside President Trump to put America first, standing up for our parents, securing our borders, supporting law enforcement, rooting out [...]
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After Trump endorsement, Rep. Julia Letlow launches primary bid against Bill Cassidy in Louisiana
Fresh off an endorsement from President Donald Trump, Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana is launching a U.S. Senate bid against fellow Republican and second-term Sen.
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