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Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff

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CBS NewsBMay 17, 2:32 AM

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow advances to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary

Rep. Julia Letlow, who was backed by President Trump in the primary against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, has advanced to a runoff in the Louisiana Republican primary for Senate.

NBC NewsBMay 17, 2:03 AM

Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails

Rep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects.

New York TimesAMay 17, 2:43 AM

Cassidy Fights to Hang on in Louisiana Race as Trump-Backed Challenger Advances

Senator Bill Cassidy was in a fierce battle on Saturday for a chance to defend his seat from Representative Julia Letlow, who was backed by President Trump.

ABC NewsBMay 16, 4:23 AM

Sen. Cassidy battles Trump-backed challenger in Louisiana Republican primary

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump

New York TimesAMay 17, 1:01 AM

What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana

Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.

MSNBCCMay 16, 4:42 PM

‘Clobbered’: Trump vows Cassidy will lose Louisiana’s Senate GOP primary

Trump urged the state’s Republicans Saturday to oust Cassidy for his vote to “IMPEACH me for something that has now proven to be total ‘bullshit!’” The post ‘Clobbered’: Trump vows Cassidy will lose

The GuardianAMay 16, 11:00 AM

Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent

Bill Cassidy raised ire of US president for voting to impeach after January 6 – so Trump is backing Julia Letlow The power of Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to its latest test on Saturday, whe

NBC NewsBMay 16, 3:33 PM

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Louisiana Senate primary election results

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down real-time vote tallies from the Louisiana Senate primary race between Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Julia Letlow, while giving viewers a behind-the-

Mother JonesBMay 16, 5:45 PM

Ahead of Louisiana Primary, Trump Calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “Disloyal Disaster”

As voters in Louisiana head to the polls for Saturday’s primary elections, President Donald Trump is doing all he can to ensure that incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy gets the boot.  Cassidy was

MSNBCCMay 16, 10:00 AM

Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy is attempting an unprecedented balancing act

Even as the incumbent has been appealing to Democrats to vote for him, he’s been trying to appeal to Republicans by attacking a Republican challenger for past support of DEI policies. The post Louisia

SalonCMay 14, 10:30 AM

Massie’s primary isn’t really a test of Trump’s power

A Massie victory, Republican strategists say, would speak more to the district than to Trump’s influence

MSNBCCMay 16, 2:00 PM

The Louisiana primaries will test MAHA’s political power

RFK Jr. and a host of conservative fundraisers pooled their resources in a bid to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy — but MAHA’s war chest isn’t what it used to be. The post The Louisiana primaries will test M

Democracy DocketBMay 14, 6:02 PM

Virginia redistricting: State will use old congressional map for midterms, governor says - Democracy Docket

Virginia redistricting: State will use old congressional map for midterms, governor says  Democracy Docket

NBC NewsBMay 16, 9:00 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a primary for the first time since his Trump impeachment vote

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s political career is at stake on Saturday as Louisiana voters weigh in on the Republican for the first time since he voted to convict President Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment

Democracy DocketBMay 13, 1:39 PM

Louisiana gerrymander: Panel advances GOP map axing majority-Black seat - Democracy Docket

Louisiana gerrymander: Panel advances GOP map axing majority-Black seat  Democracy Docket

Democracy DocketBMay 13, 5:48 PM

Mississippi governor plans to redraw congressional map, eliminate majority-Black district after midterms - Democracy Docket

Mississippi governor plans to redraw congressional map, eliminate majority-Black district after midterms  Democracy Docket

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The HillBMay 17, 1:59 AM

Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff

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

The HillBMay 16, 9:00 PM

Live results: Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in the state’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) i

PBS NewsHourAMay 16, 2:23 PM

Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary

Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.

The HillBMay 16, 4:19 PM

Trump rips Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster’ ahead of high stakes primary

President Trump took another swing at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Saturday, calling the incumbent a “disloyal disaster” ahead of Louisiana’s high stakes primary election. “Bill Cassidy is a sleazebag

The HillBMay 16, 8:45 PM

Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know

Sen. 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 i

The HillBMay 16, 4:00 PM

Massie primary tests Trump’s grip on GOP

President Trump’s quest to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will come to a head Tuesday, as primary voters weigh whether there is room in the Republican Party for a lawmaker willing to openly defy th

PBS NewsHourAMay 15, 10:45 PM

Live Results: Louisiana midterm state and congressional primaries

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald T

AxiosAMay 13, 11:28 AM

Louisiana advances congressional map with reduced Black representation

Louisiana senators voted early Wednesday to advance a congressional map that eliminates one of the state's majority-Black districts. Why it matters: The proposed map pits U.S. Rep. Troy Carter against

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