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Republican Voters Challenge Incumbent Lawmakers in Several States
Voters in multiple states have removed or challenged Republican officeholders who opposed President Trump's agenda. Primary results include defeats in Louisiana and Kentucky.
May 20, 3:35 PM·1m read1 source
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Republican voters have defeated several incumbent lawmakers in recent primaries after those lawmakers opposed President Trump's policy priorities. In Louisiana, Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary to Rep. Julia Letlow. Cassidy had voted to convict President Trump during his second impeachment.
In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein by nearly 10 points. Massie had opposed parts of the president's agenda on immigration and other issues.
Indiana, voters removed several Republican state senators who declined to redraw congressional districts. Similar redistricting efforts are underway in Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn faces a primary challenge after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
Cornyn had drawn criticism from some Republican voters over his positions on guns and immigration. The outcomes follow a pattern of primary challenges against Republican officeholders who have not supported the president's legislative goals.
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