Poll Shows Sen. Bill Cassidy Leading Louisiana Republican Senate Primary
A recent poll indicates Sen. Bill Cassidy holds a lead in the Louisiana Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. The survey, conducted in March, shows Cassidy with 45% support, followed by Julia Letlow at 34% and former Rep. John Fleming at an unspecified percentage. If no candidate reaches 50%, a runoff would occur, with varying leads in potential matchups.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA poll released on Friday shows Sen. U.S. Senate with 45% of the vote. The survey, conducted by Harris, DeVille and Associates from March 13 to 19, places Julia Letlow, backed by President Donald Trump, at 34%.
Former Rep. The primary requires a candidate to secure 50% of the vote to win outright; otherwise, it proceeds to a runoff. 5%.
ratings from the poll show Cassidy at 52%, Fleming at 47%, and Letlow at 42%.
7%. 8% undecided.
raised about $8.
5 million in the first quarter of the year for his campaign and aligned organizations. Letlow raised approximately $8 million during the same period.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-LA) has supported Cassidy in this election cycle. Cassidy has expressed that Thune's support has not been sufficient, according to a report.
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