Trump-backed candidates defeat Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana primary

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican who voted to convict President Trump in 2021, lost his bid for re-election in Louisiana's GOP primary, finishing third. Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will advance to a runoff.

Coverage

• Cassidy defeated, Trump-backed Letlow and Fleming advance to runoff: AP projects
• Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
• Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
• Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow
• GOP Sen. Cassidy Loses Race in Win for Trump
• Sen. Bill Cassidy’s run for re-election was cut short Saturday as voters heeded Trump’s call to oust the two-term Louisiana Republican, with the incumbent expected to finish third in the GOP primary
• Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News
• Trump turns eye to 'disloyal' Massie after Cassidy ouster
• Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday

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