Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow Launches Primary Bid Against Sen. Cassidy

Letlow’s primary challenge came after Trump pre-emptively endorsed her.

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) speaks during an event in Washington on March 1, 2022. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

A congresswoman on Jan. 20 who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump said she is challenging a Republican senator who voted to convict Trump after he was impeached.

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), 44, said during an event in Baton Rouge that she was running for a Senate seat held by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), 68.