Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) won a Republican primary runoff for Senate in Louisiana, beating state Treasurer John Fleming.
“I am deeply honored by the trust the people of Louisiana have placed in me,” Letlow said in a post on X. She had been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
“Thank you to every voter, volunteer, and supporter who made this victory possible. I am grateful for President Trump’s endorsement, and the support of Governor Landry, Leader Scalise, Congressman Higgins, Attorney General Murrill, and so many more incredible conservatives who came together to make tonight possible.”
The race went to a runoff because none of the Republican candidates won a majority in the May 16 primary. Sen. Bill Cassidy, the incumbent, finished third in the primary and didn’t qualify for the runoff….
Trump-Backed Letlow Wins Louisiana Senate Runoff
