路易斯安那共和党初选为参议员比尔卡西迪与特朗普支持的候选人进行了艰难的连任. Louisiana GOP primary features tough re-election for Sen. Bill Cassidy against Trump-backed candidates.

现任参议员比尔·卡西迪在路易斯安那州的共和党初选中面临艰难的连任竞标, 特朗普支持的众议员朱莉·莱特洛和前众议院约翰·弗莱明挑战他. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a tough re-election bid in Louisiana's Republican primary, with Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and former Rep. John Fleming challenging him. 卡西迪投票定罪特朗普, 这使保守派疏远了他们, 与全国共和党参议院委员会产生摩擦. Cassidy's vote to convict Trump has alienated conservatives, causing friction with the National Republican Senatorial Committee. 调查显示,这场竞选没有明确的领先者. Polls show a tight race with no clear frontrunner, making a June runoff likely.