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NBC News projects Louisiana GOP Senate race advances to runoff, Cassidy out
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy loses his primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a June 27 runoff. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the race data.
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