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Sunday shows preview: Trump-Cassidy divisions on display as Louisiana eyes successor
Key takeaways
- GOP voters in the Pelican State have already demonstrated their loyalty to Trump, crushing incumbent Sen.
- Cassidy failed to advance to the runoff after finishing third in the May 16 primary, leaving Rep.
- Letlow, who entered the race with Trump s backing, came out on top in the primary with about 45 percent of the vote, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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Link copied by Sophie Brams - 06/27/26 4:39 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Louisiana Republicans will decide their nominee for Senate on Saturday in a runoff that has become another test of President Trump s influence over the party.
GOP voters in the Pelican State have already demonstrated their loyalty to Trump, crushing incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy s (R-La.) hopes for reelection in the initial primary six weeks ago.
Cassidy failed to advance to the runoff after finishing third in the May 16 primary, leaving Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming battling for a spot in the November general election.
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