DDHQ projects Julia Letlow wins the Louisiana US Senate Republican runoff

Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is projected to win the Louisiana U.S. Senate primary runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, according to NBC News Decision Desk. The runoff followed Letlow and Fleming’s strong showing in the May 16 primary, where they secured 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively, unseating incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy.

Letlow’s campaign has benefited from significant financial backing, including $4 million in support from a super PAC, while both candidates spent roughly $1 million on advertising. The race has highlighted key policy differences, with Fleming criticizing Letlow’s past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Letlow countering with her opposition to carbon capture projects.

In the Democratic primary, Jamie Davis projected to win the nomination with over 78% of the vote. Despite Louisiana’s strong Republican lean, the outcome of the general election remains uncertain, as voted for Trump by 22 points in 2024. The Senate race will be closely watched as a test of Trump’s influence within the GOP and its implications for national political dynamics.