Louisiana Senate Runoff Results Live Updates
Louisiana voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a highly anticipated Senate runoff election. The high-stakes race features U.S. Representative Julia Letlow facing off against state Treasurer John Fleming in a contest that will heavily influence the state’s future political trajectory.
Key Highlights
- 0% of expected votes have been recorded as polls remain open.
- The Republican runoff features Representative Julia Letlow against state Treasurer John Fleming.
- The Democratic ballot features Jamie Davis competing against Gary Crockett.
- An estimated 320,000 Republican and 202,000 Democratic votes are projected to remain.
Candidate | Votes | Percent John Fleming | 0 | 0.0% Julia Letlow | 0 | 0.0% Gary Crockett | 0 | 0.0% Jamie Davis | 0 | 0.0%
District Dist. | Candidates | Candidates 1 Rep.1 (R) | Joseph Cao incumbent | Ellie Schroder
Public Service Commission 1 Rep.1 (R) | Stephanie Hilferty | John Young
Future Outlook
The victor of the Republican primary is heavily favored to secure the Senate seat during the general election in November. This deep red state has consistently demonstrated strong conservative alignment, backing Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
The runoff emerged after incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy failed to advance from the May primary, finishing third with 24.8% of the vote. Letlow previously led that primary with nearly 45%, while Fleming secured the second position with 28.3% of the total ballots cast.
FAQs
When do the polls close for the Louisiana runoff?
Polls across the state are scheduled to close at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
Who are the main candidates in the Republican Senate runoff?
The Republican race is a head-to-head contest between Representative Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
What happened to the incumbent senator?
Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy was eliminated in the May primary after finishing in third place with 24.8% of the vote, failing to secure a spot in the runoff.
