Cassidy Loses Re-Election Bid As Louisiana GOP Heads To Runoff
May 19, 2026·about 23 hours ago·via Ballotpedia News

Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy loses his re-election bid as Louisiana Republicans move into a runoff, a sign that even entrenched incumbents are not immune to voter backlash. The result reflects a GOP electorate that is less willing to accept the status quo and more open to dumping politicians who fail to inspire confidence. Louisiana’s race now heads to its next phase. Read more about this...