Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know
Key takeaways
- Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP Senate primary.
- Cassidy is seeking a third term in the U.S.
- The Louisiana Republican was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP Senate primary.
Cassidy is seeking a third term in the U.S. Senate but his path to the Republican nomination runs through a pair of tough challengers who are hoping to convince voters that the incumbent is not conservative enough to represent a state that voted overwhelmingly for President Trump in 2024.
The Louisiana Republican was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — a decision that made him a prime target for MAGA anger.