With Trump’s backing, Julia Letlow joins US Senate race

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow declared Tuesday morning she will enter this year’s U.S. Senate race, following a social media endorsement over the weekend from President Donald Trump.

Letlow, a 44-year-old Republican who has represented Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District since 2021, announced her candidacy against incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy at a Baton Rouge Business Report breakfast event. Cassidy has been considered a vulnerable Republican since he voted to impeach Trump for his role …

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