Louisiana Republican voters will decide on a new senator in a primary runoff on Saturday. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Donald Trump, faces state Treasurer John Fleming in a contest that is likely to determine the next senator in the deep-red state.
Background
This election is a test of Trump’s influence on the Republican Party. Trump had opposed incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy, who was ousted in the primary, due to his vote to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial.
Letlow and Fleming are both supporters of Trump’s agenda, but Fleming has campaigned on his experience working in the Trump administration. Letlow, on the other hand, has been praised by Trump for her support of his tax and spending measure, as well as her stance on immigration enforcement.
Runoff Election
The runoff election is expected to be closely watched, as it will likely determine the next senator from Louisiana. Democrats are also holding a runoff election on Saturday to choose their nominee, but the state is not considered a competitive target for the party.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
