Trump-Backed Letlow Seeks to Oust Louisiana GOP Sen. Cassidy (1)

Jan. 20, 2026, 3:01 PM UTCUpdated: Jan. 20, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

Armed with a fresh endorsement from President Donald Trump, Rep. Julia Letlow (R) announced Tuesday she’d seek the Louisiana Senate seat Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy is defending.

Letlow, who’s represented Louisiana’s 5th District since March 2021 and serves on the Appropriations Committee, made the announcement in Baton Rouge.

“Our president is keeping his promises,” Letlow said in a campaign video. “I have fought alongside President Trump to put America First.”

Cassidy, who’s seeking a third term, voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots but has been a reliable vote for Trump’s ...

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