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After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoff
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· June 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the runoff and its implications are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN.
A Senate runoff is taking place in Louisiana, where voters will decide on a new nominee. This comes after an incumbent senator, Bill Cassidy, was ousted. The runoff is seen as a test of President Donald Trump's influence with Republican voters in the state.
The candidate endorsed by Trump is Rep. Julia Letlow. Voters will head to the polls on Saturday to make their decision.
Further details on the runoff and its implications are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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