Louisiana Republican Senate Primary Results Show Cassidy Finishes Third
Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on May 16, 2026. The two-term incumbent did not advance to the runoff election.
uctoday.comSen. U.S. Senate in Louisiana this weekend and did not advance to the runoff. The senator addressed supporters alongside his wife, Dr. Laura Cassidy, in Baton Rouge on May 16, 2026.
The Dispatch reported that Cassidy, a two-term incumbent, received fewer votes than the top two candidates. The primary results leave the seat to be decided in a runoff between the leading contenders. Cassidy had previously voted to convict in a Senate impeachment proceeding.
The outcome follows Cassidy's decision to support conviction during the proceeding. The Dispatch described the vote as one that carried political consequences for the senator. Voters in the Republican primary selected the top two finishers to proceed to the next round.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 16, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy addressed supporters in Baton Rouge after primary results.
1 sourcethedispatch.com - May 18, 2026
The Dispatch reported Cassidy finished third in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary.
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Potential Impact
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Cassidy will not return to the Senate after his current term ends.
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