Tag: louisiana 2026 election coverage
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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff
Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote. President Donald Trump (R) and Gov. Jeff Landry (R) endorsed Letlow. According to Axios' Alex…
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Four candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana
Incumbent Bill Cassidy (R), John Fleming (R), Julia Letlow (R), and Mark Spencer (R) are running in the Republican Party primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on May 16, 2026. Three candidates — Cassidy, Fleming, and Letlow — lead in fundraising and polling. President Donald Trump (R) and Gov. Jeff Landry (R) endorsed Letlow. According…
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs legislation changing the state's spring election dates
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed two pieces of legislation on Oct. 30 to move back the state’s 2026 spring election dates, a move the bills' supporters have said is necessary to give lawmakers more time to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the state’s favor in Louisiana…