Trump-backed challengers defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana primary

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican who voted to convict President Trump, lost his Louisiana primary bid, with Trump-backed Julia Letlow and John Fleming advancing to a runoff, demonstrating Trump's continued influence in GOP elections.

Coverage

• Trump slams Sen. Bill Cassidy after remarkable primary result - CNN
• Opinion | Holding the Senate Matters More Than Defeating Bill Cassidy
• Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
• Authorities play catch-up with suspicious wagers in D.C., Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in the Louisiana primary and distillers struggle to sell bourbon. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:
• Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News
• Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow
• Sen. Bill Cassidy’s run for re-election was cut short Saturday as voters heeded President Trump’s call to oust the two-term Louisiana Republican
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