Tyler Bridges

Treasurer John Fleming, left, Sen. Bill Cassidy, center, and Rep. Julia Letlow, right, are all running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

“There’s confusion throughout the state,” said one elections official.

of 2 Louisiana's new closed party primary system on Saturday left many voters confused and election commissioners exasperated.

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, left, and state Rep. Julia Letlow, right. Backed by President Donald Trump's endorsement, U.S. Rep.

Dr. Bill Cassidy and his wife Laura greet supporters and gave his concession speech Saturday night after election returns showed his loss.

High Black voter turnout affected the outcome in Saturday’s primary elections in surprising ways.

4 min to read Inflamed by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and moves by Gov.

U.S. Representative Julia Letlow answers media questions on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson

From left: Gary Crockett; John Fleming; Julia Letlow; Jamie Davis. Republican senators in Washington – including Sen.

Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration argues it shows the state is weaning people off of dependence on government. Some fear it means people are going without health care.