In a major upset for Louisiana's Republican Party, Sen. Bill Cassidy appears to be on the verge of losing his reelection bid after being projected to fall short in the state's GOP Senate primary. The decision marks a significant defeat for Cassidy, who has faced intense backlash from former President Donald Trump and his supporters since voting to convict Trump in the wake of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Cassidy's loss is seen as a key victory for Trump's influence within the party, with Rep. Julia Letlow, a Trump-endorsed candidate, poised to advance to a potential runoff. Cassidy's defeat will likely have significant implications for the Republican Party's future in Louisiana, as well as the national stage.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ, ending the incumbent senator’s reelection bid after years of political fallout from his vote to convict President Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and...
