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Bill Cassidy & John Fleming

7 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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Bill Cassidy faced John Fleming as a direct challenger in the 2026 Louisiana Republican Senate primary, ultimately losing his incumbent seat while Fleming advanced to the runoff.

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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy lost his bid for a third term as a US Senator in the United States — Louisiana primary election, largely due to opposition from Donald Trump.
John Fleming: John Fleming, United States — Louisiana State Treasurer, advanced to the runoff election for the US Senate seat in United States — Louisiana, finishing second in the primary.
May 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy was defeated in the United States — Louisiana Republican primary, largely due to his vote to convict Donald Trump during an impeachment trial. This event marks the end of his current term as a U.S. Senator.
John Fleming: John Fleming advanced to the runoff in the United States — Louisiana Republican primary, positioning him as a contender for the U.S. Senate seat.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy, the incumbent senator, was ousted from the primary, largely due to Donald Trump's opposition following his vote to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial.
John Fleming: John Fleming advanced to the runoff alongside Julia Letlow, securing a spot in the next round of voting for the United States — Louisiana Senate primary.
May 16, 2026 · 13 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy was knocked out of Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, having been criticized by Donald Trump.
John Fleming: John Fleming came in second in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, joining Julia Letlow in the runoff.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy is a Republican U.S. Senator running for a third term in the United States — Louisiana primary, targeted for defeat by Donald Trump.
John Fleming: John Fleming is the state Treasurer and a Republican primary challenger to Bill Cassidy.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Bill Cassidy is the incumbent U.S. Senator for United States — Louisiana, fighting for re-election in the Republican primary against a challenger endorsed by Donald Trump. His vote to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial and his stance on vaccine policy have made him a target.
John Fleming: John Fleming is a third candidate in the United States — Louisiana Republican primary, a former House member and Trump administration official, whose campaign has spent about $1.5 million.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
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Bill Cassidy: Senator Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in the Louisiana Republican primary against a Trump-endorsed challenger.
John Fleming: John Fleming is also a candidate in the three-way Louisiana Republican primary.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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