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Senator Cassidy Faces Tough Re-Election Amid Trump Backlash

1/21/2026

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy faces a tough re-election after voting to convict U.S. President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection.
He has been censured by his party.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed GOP Rep. Julia Letlow to challenge Cassidy.
Cassidy also backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but that stance has not secured his position.
As Letlow gains momentum, Cassidy must navigate a precarious path to keep his Senate seat.

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy faces a tough re-election after voting to convict U.S. President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection.
He has been censured by his party.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed GOP Rep. Julia Letlow to challenge Cassidy.
Cassidy also backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but that stance has not secured his position.
As Letlow gains momentum, Cassidy must navigate a precarious path to keep his Senate seat.