Trump-backed Letlow wins Louisiana Senate runoff to replace Cassidy

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) won Saturday’s Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, concluding what has been one of the most contentious Republican primaries of the cycle.

Trump-backed Letlow wins Louisiana Senate runoff to replace Cassidy

TL;DR

  • Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) won the Louisiana Senate GOP runoff.
  • The race was one of the most contentious Republican primaries of the cycle.
  • Letlow was backed by Trump and led Treasurer John Fleming.
  • The runoff concludes the race to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).