Julia Letlow

Republicans surpassed Democrats as Louisiana's largest registered voter group for the first time as of July 1, 2025, with 1.064 million GOP registrations versus 1.062 million Democrats. Democratic officials allege a voter purge campaign, which Republican Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office denied, stating inactive voters were not removed. The shift reflects broader GOP gains in the state, including control of the legislature and governor's office.

Jamie Davis, a Democrat, and Julia Letlow, a Republican, will face off in Louisiana’s November U.S. Senate race after winning their runoff elections. Letlow, an incumbent congresswoman with President Trump’s endorsement, raised $5.3 million in campaign funds, while Davis, who raised $1.2 million, is expected to receive increased financial support from national Democratic groups. Analysts suggest the race will likely reflect core party values in a predominantly Republican state.

Louisiana's U.S. Senate party runoffs saw 17% voter turnout, with GOP voters outnumbering Democrats by 120,438. Julia Letlow and Jaime Davis secured decisive wins, with Davis outperforming John Fleming in votes despite spending significantly less. Turnout dropped from the May primary, reflecting changes in Louisiana's semi-closed party primary system.

Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized President Donald Trump for treating Congress as an appendage, stating Trump may not understand Congress's role as a separate body. Cassidy and Trump have had ongoing tensions, including Cassidy's vote to convict Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection and a recent closed-door meeting clash. Cassidy lost his renomination bid after Trump endorsed against him.

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate, Julia Letlow, won the Louisiana Senate runoff against John Fleming, reinforcing Trump's influence in the GOP. The victory marks a resurgence for Trump-endorsed candidates after recent primary losses and highlights the growing power of the MAGA movement within the party.

Trump-backed Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow defeated State Treasurer John Fleming in the Senate Republican primary runoff. The victory highlights the influence of Trump's endorsement in the election.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow won the Republican Senate runoff in Louisiana with a Trump endorsement, securing a November general election against Jamie Davis. John Fleming, the state treasurer, lost the GOP primary to Letlow.

Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis have advanced in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race by winning their respective party runoffs, according to the Associated Press. Letlow defeated John Fleming in the Republican runoff, while Davis defeated Gary Crockett in the Democratic runoff, setting up the November general election.

President Donald Trump secured another endorsement victory as Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff. Letlow's win is seen as a sign of Trump's influence in Republican primaries, with her campaign highlighting his support.

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination. Trump's endorsement is seen as a key factor in her victory, highlighting his influence in Republican primaries.

Rep. Julia Letlow won the Louisiana GOP Senate nomination with President Donald Trump's endorsement, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming. She will likely succeed ousted Sen. Bill Cassidy, who finished third in the initial primary. Letlow's victory was supported by Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Republicans, despite attacks on her past comments regarding diversity initiatives.

Julia Letlow has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana.

Julia Letlow won the Republican Senate runoff in Louisiana with support from President Trump. She is running for a Senate seat in Louisiana.

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican primary for U.S. Senate, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff. She was endorsed by President Donald Trump, who sought to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critic of Trump during the 2021 impeachment.

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), supported by President Trump’s endorsement, is projected to win the GOP runoff against Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming for the Senate seat. The runoff followed the May 16 primary involving Sen. Bill Cassidy and businessman Mark Spencer, as no candidate secured a majority.

Representative Julia Letlow, a Senate candidate, won the Louisiana Senate primary runoff. She is backed by Trump and held a news conference in Metairie, Louisiana.

Jamie Davis, a farmer and former parish official, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee in Louisiana after defeating Gary Crockett in a runoff. Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to the GOP Senate runoff, with Letlow backed by Donald Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination after failing to reach 50% of the vote.

Jamie Davis, a rural Louisiana farmer, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee to challenge Republicans in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator in 18 years. Davis defeated Gary Crockett in a runoff, while Rep. Julia Letlow, backed by Donald Trump, advanced to the GOP Senate runoff against John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination.

Voters in Louisiana are participating in a Republican Senate runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured over 50% of the vote in the initial May primary. Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the primary. The runoff follows Cassidy's ouster last month.

President Trump's preferred candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow, faces state Treasurer John Fleming in a GOP runoff. Both candidates finished ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy in the primary after Trump criticized Cassidy for voting to convict him during his 2021 impeachment. Letlow, endorsed by Trump and other prominent Republicans, has strong campaign advantages and won key parishes in the initial primary.

President Trump made a final appeal to Louisiana Republicans to support Rep. Julia Letlow in a Senate runoff election against state Treasurer John Fleming. The race is described as one of the year’s most closely watched GOP primaries.

The article discusses the Louisiana Republican Senate runoff, highlighting Julia Letlow and John Fleming as key figures to watch in the election.

President Trump's endorsement power in Republican primaries faces scrutiny as Louisiana voters choose between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming for a Senate seat. Letlow, backed by Trump, won the primary with 45% of the vote, while Fleming secured 28%, leading to a runoff after no candidate reached 50%. A Letlow victory would bolster Trump's influence, while a Fleming win would mark a third endorsement setback for Trump in recent GOP primaries.

President Donald Trump's influence in Republican primaries faces scrutiny as Louisiana voters choose between Julia Letlow and John Fleming for the Senate seat. Letlow, endorsed by Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, and Fleming, a former Trump White House official, compete in a runoff after no candidate secured 50% in the initial primary. A Fleming victory would mark a third endorsement setback for Trump in recent GOP races.

Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff. Candidates Julia Letlow and John Fleming are competing in the election.

Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Trump, competes against John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff. Both candidates advanced after Trump criticized Sen. Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary. Letlow's campaign has strong financial support and endorsements from prominent Republicans, while Fleming emphasizes his conservative credentials and past loyalty to Trump.

Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow competes against John Fleming in the Louisiana GOP Senate runoff. Letlow secured Trump's endorsement and led the primary with 45% of the vote, while Fleming, a former House Freedom Caucus founder, emphasizes his conservative record and MAGA alignment. Both candidates aim to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who was denounced by Trump.

Louisiana Republicans will hold a Senate primary runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither secured a majority in May. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow, who challenged incumbent Bill Cassidy in the primary, and has repeatedly supported her candidacy.

Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff Saturday to choose a U.S. Senate nominee after neither candidate secured a majority in May. President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Julia Letlow, who led the primary with 45% of the vote but failed to avoid a runoff against John Fleming, who received 28%. The Senate seat is now open following Bill Cassidy's defeat in the primary.

Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured a majority in the May 16 primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow, who challenged incumbent Bill Cassidy, who was defeated in the initial primary. Democrats will also finalize their U.S. Senate nominee in a separate runoff.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards has endorsed Julia Letlow for the U.S. Senate, citing her assistance with police vehicles and drainage improvements in Baton Rouge.

A Political Science Professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe analyzes the Louisiana Senate runoff, predicting low turnout and highlighting Republican focus on carbon-related issues to mobilize their base. Julia Letlow is seen as the Republican front-runner due to President Donald Trump's endorsement, while Jamie Davis is favored among Democrats for leading in prior voting.

Julia Letlow and John Fleming, two Louisiana Republicans, are disputing over an AI-generated parody video that falsely claims Letlow would become a university president after her husband's death. Letlow condemned Fleming's sharing of the video as 'unconscionable,' while Fleming accused her of using AI to attack his campaign. Louisiana recently passed legislation (HB 459) addressing AI use in political ads, set to take effect in August.

Early voting for June 27 party runoffs begins June 12, 2026, for U.S. Senate, Louisiana Public Service Commission, and state school board. Key races include the Senate seat runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming (Republican) and Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett (Democratic), with winners facing in the November general election. Local races for Public Service Commission and BESE District 1 are also on the ballot.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican ousted by Trump in a primary, has criticized the president's leadership style and opposed key Trump policies, including the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund and Iran war stance. Cassidy emphasized unity and trust in governance, contrasting with Trump's approach, and defended his 2021 impeachment vote against the president.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican ousted by Donald Trump in a primary, has criticized Trump's leadership style and resisted his policy agenda. Cassidy emphasized unity and steady leadership in a post on X, implicitly targeting Trump, and opposed the president's Iran war stance and a controversial DOJ funding proposal. The conflict stems from Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment.

A pro-AI super PAC, Leading the Future, is investing $2 million in Senate races and $750,000 in House primaries in key states, backing Trump-aligned candidates like Julia Letlow, Kurt Alme, and Kevin Hern who oppose restrictive AI regulations. The group, funded by tech executives including Greg Brockman, Marc Andreessen, and Ben Horowitz, aims to shape midterms by influencing primary outcomes.

A deep-pocketed AI-focused super PAC, Leading the Future, is investing $2 million in Senate races and $750,000 in House primaries to support pro-AI candidates in Louisiana, Montana, Oklahoma, California, and Washington. The group, backed by tech donors like Greg Brockman (OpenAI) and Marc Andreessen, is funding Trump-aligned candidates such as Rep. Julia Letlow, Kurt Alme, and Rep. Kevin Hern, who oppose restrictive AI regulations.

Rep. Julia Letlow has secured endorsements from five Republican senators including Jim Banks, Katie Britt, Bernie Moreno, Tim Sheehy, and Rick Scott as she competes in Louisiana's Senate primary runoff. The endorsements come as Letlow faces state Treasurer John Fleming in the race scheduled for more than a month away.

Five Republican senators are endorsing Rep. Julia Letlow in Louisiana's Senate runoff against John Fleming scheduled for June 27. The endorsements from Sens. Tim Sheehy, Katie Britt, Jim Banks, Bernie Moreno, and Rick Scott signal Republican confidence in Letlow, who received nearly 45% of the vote in the initial election and defeated incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy with Trump's backing.