Trump-backed Letlow takes on John Fleming in runoff to replace Bill Cassidy

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One of the country’s most contentious Republican primaries reaches its dramatic conclusion on Saturday as Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) takes on state Treasurer John Fleming in the Louisiana Senate runoff.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Senate leadership’s preferred candidate, won’t be on the ballot after placing third in the initial May primary.

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