people · May 18, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy concedes Louisiana primary loss to Julia Letlow
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Senator Bill Cassidy conceded the Louisiana Republican primary on May 16, 2026, after Rep. Julia Letlow secured 44.8% and advanced to a runoff with John Fleming. Trump had endorsed Letlow and called for her to enter the race against the incumbent. Cassidy, who chaired the Senate HELP Committee, had clashed with RFK Jr. on vaccine policy while supporting his confirmation. The primary followed Cassidy's 2021 vote to convict Trump on impeachment charges.
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