Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails

BREAKING NEWSMay. 17, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionJulia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trailsCassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are battling for second place and a spot in the June 27 runoff.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., attends a discussion with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., parents and children on the Parents Bill of Rights Act, in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Bridget BowmanRep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects. The question is whether she’ll face Sen. Bill Cassidy or state Treasurer John Fleming.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Letlow, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race, has a wide lead over Fleming and the incumbent, who are fighting for the second spot in a June 27 runoff, since no candidate is projected to get majority support.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBridget BowmanBridget Bowman is a national political reporter for NBC News.