Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

 

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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Rep. Julia Letlow, who had Trump’s endorsement, advanced to a primary runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, NBC News projects.

Cassidy rips the president without naming him in concession speech

Cassidy spent 20 years in public office. One decision led to his demise.

The senator lost his primary five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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