Bill Cassidy bets on anti-abortion policy to save reelection bid

Published May 14, 2026 2:25pm ET | Updated May 14, 2026 2:27pm ET



EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) says he is hopeful that his leadership in Congress against the abortion pill mifepristone will secure his voting base ahead of his contentious primary for reelection. 

Cassidy, who was first elected to the Senate in 2014, is facing a tough GOP primary challenge on May 16 against Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming. 

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