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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Rep. Julia Letlow, who had Trump’s endorsement, advanced to a primary runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, NBC News projects.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., during a Senate hearing on Sept. 17, 2025.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., during a Senate hearing on Sept. 17, 2025.

Sen. Bill Cassidy spent 20 years in public office. One decision led to his demise.

The senator lost his primary five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Bill Cassidy.
Bill Cassidy.

Louisiana election live updates: Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary as two candidates advance to runoff

Cassidy, a two-term Republican senator, voted to convict Donald Trump on impeachment charges after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Image: Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., left, speaks to supporters alongside his wife, Laura, during an election night watch party.
Image: Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., left, speaks to supporters alongside his wife, Laura, during an election night watch party.

Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a primary for the first time since his Trump impeachment vote

The Louisiana Republican is running for re-election against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
Rep. Julia Letlow, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming.
Rep. Julia Letlow, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming.
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Gerrymandering mania

Republicans in several states look to redraw congressional lines after the Supreme Court decision narrowing part of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump Says Tennessee To Redraw District Maps To Boost GOP
Trump Says Tennessee To Redraw District Maps To Boost GOP

Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ attempt to revive new congressional map

The decision leaves in place a ruling by the state Supreme Court that found legal flaws in the process leading up to the referendum.
Voters In Virginia Head To The Polls For Redistricting Referendum
Voters In Virginia Head To The Polls For Redistricting Referendum

Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida

Opponents argue DeSantis’ House map violated the state constitution because it relied on political data. The case may be Democrats’ last chance this year to sway redistricting.
Oliver Larkin, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 23rd district, speaks during an emergency town hall that he held to address Florida Republicans’ newly approved congressional redistricting map (seen on wall).
Oliver Larkin, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 23rd district, speaks during an emergency town hall that he held to address Florida Republicans’ newly approved congressional redistricting map (seen on wall).

Georgia Senate race tests Gov. Brian Kemp’s sway in the Republican Party

Kemp decided not to run for Senate, instead backing former college football coach Derek Dooley in the GOP primary, which also features Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter.
State of the State Georgia
State of the State Georgia

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen to retire after Republican-led redistricting in Tennessee

The lawmaker’s Memphis-based district was split three ways in the new map.
Rep. Steve Cohen Holds News Conference On Punishment For Marijuana Offenses
Rep. Steve Cohen Holds News Conference On Punishment For Marijuana Offenses

Xavier Becerra faces pushback from Biden-era colleagues as he rises in California

As Becerra’s gubernatorial campaign touts his decades of experience, he’s drawn criticism for his tenure at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Vice President Harris Meets With The Task Force On Reproductive Health Care Access
Vice President Harris Meets With The Task Force On Reproductive Health Care Access

Republicans grapple with how much to have Trump on the campaign trail for the midterms

The president’s approval rating is sinking amid high prices and war, but he’s still the best at turning out the base voters Republicans need.
President Trump Hosts Law Enforcement Leaders Dinner In The Rose Garden
President Trump Hosts Law Enforcement Leaders Dinner In The Rose Garden