Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana Republican Senate Primary Runoff, Doubling Down on Trumpism
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Rep. Julia Letlow, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump’s regressive agenda, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary runoff, securing the party’s nomination for the November general election.
Rep. Julia Letlow emerged victorious in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming, according to projected results. Letlow led the initial May 16 primary with 45% of the vote, while Fleming earned 28% and incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, who received 25%, failed to qualify for the runoff.
Letlow, a former congresswoman who has served three terms in the House and sits on the Appropriations Committee, has pledged unwavering loyalty to President Donald Trump’s reactionary agenda in the Senate.
"I promise you this: When I get to the United States Senate, I will never back down from fighting for your America First agenda," Letlow said during a televised rally with Trump, signaling her intent to further erode democratic norms.
Letlow’s campaign highlighted her opposition to the Senate filibuster—a move that threatens minority rights in the chamber—and her support for the Save America Act, a measure aimed at changing election laws in ways that critics argue could suppress voter participation. She also received endorsements from Governor Jeff Landry, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Rep. Clay Higgins, as well as backing from a Trump-aligned super PAC, further cementing her alignment with the far-right establishment.
Democrat Jamie Davis, a farmer, secured the Democratic nomination unopposed, offering a stark contrast to Letlow’s hardline positions. Letlow is now positioned as the Republican candidate in a state that voted heavily for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, reflecting the ongoing rightward shift of Louisiana’s political landscape.