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Letlow wins GOP nod in Louisiana Senate race
Key takeaways
- Julia Letlow (R-La.), buoyed by President Trump s endorsement, is projected to defeat Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming in the GOP runoff for Sen.
- Letlow and Fleming were forced into a runoff after the May 16 primary, which included Cassidy and businessman Mark Spencer, because no single candidate received more than half of the vote outright.
- Letlow received nearly half of the vote – 45 percent – during the May primary, followed by Fleming at 29 percent.
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Julia Letlow (R-La.), buoyed by President Trump s endorsement, is projected to defeat Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming in the GOP runoff for Sen. Bill Cassidy s (R-La.) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Letlow and Fleming were forced into a runoff after the May 16 primary, which included Cassidy and businessman Mark Spencer, because no single candidate received more than half of the vote outright.
Letlow received nearly half of the vote – 45 percent – during the May primary, followed by Fleming at 29 percent.
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