Louisiana GOP
Coverage of Louisiana GOP in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-backed Letlow wins GOP primary for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seat
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.
- LaPolitics: State GOP sees little appetite for another redistricting fight
Louisiana Republicans have declined to join other Southern states in pursuing redistricting efforts, avoiding the contentious debates seen in previous congressional map discussions. The U.S. Supreme Court's Callais decision, which challenges majority-minority districts, has raised concerns about potential threats to Democratic representation in Louisiana, but legislative leaders say no redistricting plans are underway before the 2030 census.
- Trump blasts Sen Bill Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster,’ pushes challenger Julia Letlow in Louisiana GOP primary
President Donald Trump criticized Senator Bill Cassidy and endorsed Representative Julia Letlow in the Louisiana GOP primary. Trump called Cassidy a 'disloyal disaster' and urged voters to support Letlow. The primary is currently underway.