Trump-backed candidate advances past GOP enemy – who's still clinging to his seat
Upstract [Unofficial]
May 17, 2026
A Donald Trump-backed candidate for a critical Senate seat in Louisiana will advance to the runoffs, leaving Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to claw for second place. Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) was leading with more than 40 percent of the vote late on Saturday, according to live reporting by CNN. Behind…
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