Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid

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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, has lost his bid for a third term in a remarkable defeat, after two primary challengers — including one backed by President Donald Trump — finished ahead of him in Saturday’s primary and headed to a runoff for his seat.

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USA Today · 8m
An unlikely politician, Julia Letlow could be Bill Cassidy's successor
The Christian Science Monitor · 39m
Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican primary to Fleming and Trump-backed Letlow
Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana on Saturday lost his Republican primary and the chance to seek a third term, after President Trump targeted him for defeat in retaliation for voting to convict him in...

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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow, State Treasurer Fleming Advance To Louisiana Senate Runoff, Oust Cassidy
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Most polls suggest Cassidy is trailing Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, another Trump-aligned candidate, in the race.

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This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
NOLA.com · 10h
Julia Letlow, John Fleming make Louisiana Senate runoff, ousting Sen. Bill Cassidy

Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects

Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.

Bill Cassidy’s fall is a warning sign for other Trump enemies

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) primary loss is a massive warning sign for any Republicans who’ve provoked the president’s wrath — like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.