Cassidy Ousted in Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump-Backed Letlow, Fleming Advance
May 19, 2026·about 23 hours ago·via AP News

Sen. Bill Cassidy is out of the Louisiana Republican primary after failing to make the runoff. Trump-backed contenders Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance, underscoring how much clout Trump still has inside the GOP. The result is another warning shot for establishment Republicans who think they can shrug off the America First base. Louisiana voters are sending a blunt message: align with the movement or get left behind. Read more about this...