Trump-backed Julia Letlow winsTrump-backed Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Republican Senate runoff
Trump-backed Julia Letlow won the Louisiana Republican Senate runoff on June 27, 2026, defeating incumbent Cassidy in a vote marked by disputes over AI-generated fake videos and conservative ideology.
The race centered on Letlow's stance as a conservative fighter seeking to eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass Trump-backed legislation. This outcome solidifies Trump's influence in the GOP ahead of the next congressional term.
- Julia Letlow's husband, Danny Letlow, died from COVID-19 complications in 2021, a fact the fake video falsely referenced.
- Louisiana's 2026 Senate runoff was one of the first major GOP races where AI-generated misinformation played a central role.
- Gregory P. Cassidy was impeached by the House in 2022 for voting to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
