Trump-Endorsed Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana GOP Senate Primary Runoff
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US Representative Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Trump, won the Republican primary runoff for Louisiana US Senate seat on June 28, 2026, the Associated Press reported via PBS NewsHour. Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after both had finished ahead of former Senator Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary. The seat is a key battleground for Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
Strategic interpretation
Letlow triumph over an incumbent Republican senator in the primary signals the continued gravitational pull of Trump endorsement in GOP primaries. Her advancement to the general election puts a competitive seat in play for the 2026 midterms, where control of the Senate may hinge on outcomes in a handful of Southern states.