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US Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana
By Thomas Beaumont And Jack Brook, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on Saturday, giving President Donald Trump a win after he backed her to replace GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after they ...
Key takeaway Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after they finished ahead of Cassidy in the GOP primary May 16.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The outcome of the Louisiana Senate primary may have implications for Texas politicians, particularly those who have disagreed with President Donald Trump in the past. With Trump's successful endorsement of Julia Letlow, it is likely that he will continue to back Republican challengers to GOP lawmakers who have opposed him. This could potentially impact Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who has already lost his reelection bid to a Trump-endorsed challenger. As the 2026 elections unfold, it will be worth watching how Trump's influence plays out in Texas and whether other local politicians will face challenges from Trump-backed candidates. The fact that Letlow's victory was fueled by her pledge to work in lockstep with Trump may also set a precedent for future Republican primaries in Texas, where loyalty to the former president could become a key issue.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on Saturday, giving President Donald Trump a win after he backed her to replace GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after they ...
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