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Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, defeating Sen. Bill Cassidy amid President Donald Trump’s campaign to oust him.

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Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed LetlowU.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, defeating Sen. Bill Cassidy amid President Donald Trump’s campaign to oust him.
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