Trump Endorses Julia Letlow For Possible Louisiana Senate
PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2026, 9:20 AM ET
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Washington — President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly urged Rep. Julia Letlow to run and pledged his full endorsement if she launches a 2026 Senate campaign in Louisiana. Trump posted the message on his Truth Social account, calling Letlow a “total winner.” Letlow said she was honored but has not announced a decision. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in 2021 and advanced a recent HHS nominee out of committee, is seeking re-election and said he will face any challenger. Multiple local and national outlets reported the developments this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2021 — Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to convict former President Trump during the impeachment trial.
- 2021 — Julia Letlow won election to Congress as Louisiana's first Republican woman representative.
- February (reported) — Cassidy delivered a key committee vote to advance an HHS nomination.
- November 2024 — Letlow won a third term representing Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
- This week — Trump posted a Truth Social endorsement urging Letlow to run; Letlow declined to announce; Cassidy reaffirmed his re-election campaign.
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President Trump and Rep. Julia Letlow benefited politically from the endorsement, gaining increased visibility and potential primary momentum in the 2026 Louisiana Senate race.
Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces reduced intra-party support risk and a potentially strengthened primary challenge following Trump's endorsement.
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