Embattled Louisiana Sen. Cassidy Loses Primary as Trump-Backed Challenger and State Treasurer Head to a Runoff
Source: TIME · Bias: Center Left
Summary
A challenger backed by Trump, Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow, and State Treasurer John Fleming are headed to a runoff.
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