Trump-backed Letlow takes on Fleming in Louisiana Senate runoff
One of the country’s most contentious Republican primaries reaches its dramatic conclusion on Saturday as Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) takes on state Treasurer John Fleming in the Louisiana Senate runoff.
TL;DR
- Rep. Julia Letlow, backed by Trump, faces John Fleming in the Louisiana Senate runoff.
- Letlow secured a first-place victory in the May primary with nearly 45% of the vote.
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, placed third and will not be on the ballot.
- The winner is expected to win the general election in the Republican-dominated state.
- Letlow is supported by establishment figures and several senators, while Fleming is a staunch conservative and founder of the House Freedom Caucus.
- Trump has publicly urged voters to support Letlow, highlighting her "America First" conservative stance.
- Senate Republican leadership remains neutral in the runoff.