Louisiana Republicans are choosing between Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming in a Senate runoff after incumbent Bill Cassidy failed to advance. The race is another measure of Trump’s endorsement power in a solidly Republican state.
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Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. The runoff is set for June 27, with Cassidy conceding defeat after a campaign marked by President Trump's opposition to the senator.
Senator Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary to Trump-backed candidates, ending his 20-year political career. Cassidy's 2021 vote to convict Trump and clashes with Health Secretary RFK Jr. contributed to his defeat.
Louisiana voters decide Saturday whether Sen. Bill Cassidy will hold his seat against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Cassidy's 2021 impeachment vote and clashes with the Trump administration have shaped a contentious GOP primary that could lead to a runoff.
Alex Murdaugh, a convicted murderer and former personal injury lawyer, has been indicted on 22 financial fraud-related charges in South Carolina, including conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and fraud against the estate of his late housekeeper. If convicted, Murdaugh could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of fraud, and the case is currently under investigation.