Trump-Backed Julia Letlow Defeats Freedom Caucus Co-Founder In Race To Succeed Pro-Impeachment GOP LA Sen Bill Cassidy
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Trump-backed Republican Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow bested State Treasurer John Fleming in a Saturday GOP primary showdown to replace an ousted senator who had voted to convict the president. Letlow won 56.5% of the…
Bill CassidyJohn FlemingRuss LetlowRepublican-controlled2021 Louisiana's 5th congressional district special electionLouisianaHouse Freedom Caucus
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