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June 26, 2026
Trump's Endorsement at Stake in Louisiana GOP Senate Runoff Between Letlow and Fleming
- Rep. Julia Letlow leads the GOP runoff for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Bill Cassidy, with nearly 45% of the primary vote compared to John Fleming's 28%.
- President Trump endorsed Letlow, emphasizing her support for his policies and holding a rally to bolster her campaign ahead of the runoff.
- The runoff is critical as Louisiana is a solidly Republican state, and the winner is expected to secure the Senate seat in the general election.
7 Sources
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoffJun 26, 2026 at 11:18 AM · The Hill
- Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoffJun 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM · ABC News
- Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoffJun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC
- Trump's endorsement power faces new test in Louisiana Republican Senate showdownJun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Fox News
- What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate RunoffJun 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoffJun 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM · CBS News
- After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoffJun 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM · CNN