Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) faces a difficult primary battle as Louisiana voters head to the polls on May 16.
Cassidy faces challenges from Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming.
Here is what to know about the GOP Senate primary in the Pelican State.
Running Against Trump-Endorsed Candidate
The Louisiana senator remains under scrutiny from many Republicans for being one of seven GOP senators who voted in 2021 to convict President Donald Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.
Trump was ultimately acquitted, but the vote strained Cassidy’s relationship with the president, who later endorsed Letlow.
“As your next Senator, Julia will work tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Support our Amazing Farmers and Fishermen, Champion Louisiana Oil & Gas, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump wrote in a Jan. 18 post on Truth Social ahead of Letlow announcing her bid….