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Julie Emerson Exits Senate Race, Backs Trump’s Letlow

1/24/2026

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Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson ended her U.S. Senate campaign on January 23, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow in the GOP primary.
Emerson said Letlow's candidacy diminished her path to victory.
She supported Trump's endorsement of Letlow against Sen. Cassidy.
Letlow declared her Senate candidacy shortly after receiving Trump's endorsement, joining other Republicans including Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming and state Sen. Blake Miguez.

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Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson ended her U.S. Senate campaign on January 23, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow in the GOP primary.
Emerson said Letlow's candidacy diminished her path to victory.
She supported Trump's endorsement of Letlow against Sen. Cassidy.
Letlow declared her Senate candidacy shortly after receiving Trump's endorsement, joining other Republicans including Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming and state Sen. Blake Miguez.