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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary

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NPRAMay 17, 3:02 AM

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

MSNBCCMay 17, 3:42 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy defeated in Louisiana Senate primary in a victory for Trump

Rep. Julia Letlow and ex-Rep. John Fleming will face off on June 27 ahead of the general election in November, when Republicans are heavily favored to win. The post Sen. Bill Cassidy defeated in Louis

NBC NewsBMay 17, 2:03 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges in 2021, has lost his Republican primary in Louisiana, as two challengers aligned with Trump advanced to a runoff.

PoliticoAMay 17, 2:50 AM

Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump

Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow, the president’s favored candidate, and MAGA-aligned state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff for the GOP nomination.

NBC NewsBMay 17, 4:08 AM

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks after Louisiana primary loss

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy spoke out after losing the Louisiana primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a runoff. Cassidy spoke about democracy during his concess

The GuardianAMay 17, 4:37 AM

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection The Republican senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary on Saturday, as voters in Lo

New York TimesAMay 17, 4:40 AM

Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe

Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to a runoff next month.

Raw StoryCMay 17, 2:26 AM

Trump enemy Bill Cassidy loses seat after two Republicans advance past him in GOP primary

A Donald Trump-backed candidate for a critical Senate seat in Louisiana will advance to the runoffs, after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) failed to hold onto his seat or even claw enough votes to gain secon

Talking Points MemoBMay 17, 2:58 AM

Trump Successfully Boots Sen. Bill Cassidy From His Seat

The Republican primary race for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-LA) Senate seat is headed to a runoff next month. But Cassidy...

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

Talking Points MemoBMay 17, 2:59 AM

Bill Cassidy Gets Primaried

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) was defeated in a three-way primary against two Trump-aligned challengers tonight. Emine Yücel has our story....

NBC NewsBMay 17, 3:35 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy spent 20 years in public office. One decision led to his demise.

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss Saturday brings an end to a two-decade career in public office that was ultimately defined by tensions with President Donald Trump

CBS NewsBMay 17, 2:58 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, 3:16 AM

NBC News projects Louisiana GOP Senate race advances to runoff, Cassidy out

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy loses his primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a June 27 runoff. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the race data.

MSNBCCMay 17, 3:47 AM

‘Clobbered’: Trump vowed Cassidy would lose Louisiana’s Senate GOP primary. And he did.

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 vowed Cassidy would lose

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

CBS NewsBMay 17, 3:37 AM

Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects

Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.

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

LA TimesAMay 12, 10:00 AM

California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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

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 17, 3:58 AM

The Louisiana primaries test MAHA’s political power

RFK Jr. and a host of conservative fundraisers pooled their resources in a bid to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy — and the result will likely enhance their political power. The post The Louisiana primaries

PoliticoAMay 10, 6:00 PM

Raffensperger tests the GOP’s future in Georgia

He's running a campaign that’s served him and other old school Georgia Republicans well. But has the party changed too much for that old system to still work?

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AxiosAMay 17, 2:56 AM

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary on Saturday, AP projects. The race now goes to a June 27 runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and state T

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 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, 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, 9:00 PM

Live results: Letlow, Fleming move on to Senate GOP runoff in Louisiana

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 endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in he

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.

Associated PressAMay 13, 1:33 AM

Incumbent Smith fends off primary challenger in Nebraska's 3rd District - Nebraska Public Media

Incumbent Smith fends off primary challenger in Nebraska's 3rd District  Nebraska Public Media

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

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TownhallDMay 17, 2:15 AM

RINO Sen. Bill Cassidy Loses Historic Senate Primary Race

The Gateway PunditDMay 17, 3:50 AM

BREAKING: President Trump Reacts After Anti-Trump Sen. Bill Cassidy LOSES Louisiana GOP Primary

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy missed the runoff in the state’s GOP Senate primary, ending the reelection hopes of one of the few Senate Republicans who voted to convict Trump after the Jan. 6

Fox NewsCMay 17, 2:53 AM

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination

RedStateDMay 17, 3:19 AM

Louisiana Voters Just Ended Bill Cassidy's Senate Career After Two Terms and One Key Vote

Just the NewsCMay 16, 12:00 AM

Cassidy eliminated as Trump-backed Letlow advances to Senate GOP primary runoff in Louisiana

Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, will face state Treasurer John Fleming.

The Gateway PunditDMay 17, 3:30 AM

HUGE MAGA VICTORY! RINO Sen. Bill Cassidy HUMILIATED and OUSTED – Finishes DEAD LAST in Louisiana GOP Senate Primary as Trump-Backed Julia Letlow and John Fleming Advance to Runoff

BOOM! The post HUGE MAGA VICTORY! RINO Sen. Bill Cassidy HUMILIATED and OUSTED – Finishes DEAD LAST in Louisiana GOP Senate Primary as Trump-Backed Julia Letlow and John Fleming Advance to Runoff appe

Washington ExaminerCMay 17, 2:59 AM

Cassidy loses shot at reelection as Louisiana Senate race heads to runoff

The Senate primary took place Saturday even as Louisiana delayed a spate of House races in the middle of early voting.

Daily WireCMay 16, 2:45 PM

Trump Slams ‘Disloyal Disaster’ Bill Cassidy As Louisiana Voters Head To The Polls

President Donald Trump took one last shot at Senator Bill Cassidy as Louisiana headed to the polls on Saturday, urging voters to throw their support behind the incumbent Republican’s primary challenge

BreitbartDMay 17, 4:00 AM

Rep. Letlow, John Fleming Advance In Runoff, Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana Senate Race

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) lost his reelection bid on Saturday night in Louisiana's U.S. Senate primary race, and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, and Louisiana Treas

NY PostCMay 17, 2:56 AM

La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, as he was projected to finish third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Tr

Washington TimesCMay 17, 2:56 AM

Louisiana Sen. Cassidy loses reelection, Trump claims revenge over impeachment vote

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who found himself on President Trump's revenge list for voting to convict him in his 2021 impeachment trial, lost his bid for a third term Saturday after placing third in

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