Julia Letlow Leads Louisiana GOP Primary, Cassidy Trails
Julia Letlow leads Louisiana GOP Senate primary with 45.2% of votes; Bill Cassidy has 24.2%. Amendment 3 on teachers’ retirement is nearly tied.
TL;DR: Julia Letlow leads Louisiana GOP Senate primary with 45.2% of early votes, while incumbent Bill Cassidy trails in third with 24.2%; Amendment 3 on teachers’ retirement is nearly tied at 49.6% yes vs 50.4% no.
Context
Louisiana voters are casting ballots in a Republican Senate primary that pits incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy against challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Representative Julia Letlow, who received Trump’s backing, is running against state treasurer John Fleming and others. The race reflects a broader split within the state GOP over loyalty to Trump versus traditional establishment positions.
Although the state is not a top priority for Democrats, three candidates are seeking the nomination. Jamie Davis leads with 13,075 votes, or 46.6% of the 9% of precincts reporting. Gary Crockett follows with 7,724 votes (27.6%) and Nicholas Albares trails with 7,235 votes (25.8%).
Key Facts
With 15% of precincts reporting, Letlow has 20,045 votes, or 45.2% of the Republican primary total. John Fleming follows with 12,473 votes, 28.1%. Cassidy, the incumbent, has 10,740 votes, 24.2%, placing him third.
In the same ballot, Amendment 3 concerning the Teachers’ Retirement System shows 49.6% in favor and 50.4% opposed, based on 12% of votes reported.
What It Means
Letlow’s early lead suggests Trump’s endorsement is translating into measurable support, while Cassidy’s lower share indicates vulnerability among GOP voters. If no candidate reaches 50% before all votes are counted, a runoff between the top two finishers would be triggered.
The near‑even split on Amendment 3 signals uncertainty about changes to retirement benefits for educators. Other amendments on the ballot show clearer margins, with measures on civil service, school systems, business inventory tax and judicial retirement age each leaning toward rejection. What to watch next: the remaining precincts and whether any contender crosses the majority threshold or if the amendment’s outcome shifts as more votes come in.
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