Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff

Polls have closed in Louisiana, where President Donald Trump’s endorsement is once again be on the ballot Saturday in the GOP primary runoff for Senate in Louisiana

Polls have closed in Louisiana, where President Donald Trump’s endorsement is once again be on the ballot Saturday in the GOP primary runoff for Senate in Louisiana.

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And low voter turnout could make for an unpredictable race, potentially threatening Trump’s ability to define the terms of the contest in the Bayou State.

Trump already ousted GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial, following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The incumbent finished in third place during the May 16 primary, winning just 25% of the vote and failing to qualify for the runoff.