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Georgia readies for key primaries as Trump-backed GOP candidate beats out Sen. Bill Cassidy

Georgia is set to hold key primaries on Tuesday, including a race between three Republicans challenging incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid to Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who advanced to a runoff. CBS News' Skyle

Published May 18, 2026, 3:16 PM
Updated May 18, 2026, 3:37 PM1.4K
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Georgia readies for key primaries as Trump-backed GOP candidate beats out Sen. Bill Cassidy

Georgia is set to hold key primaries on Tuesday, including a race between three Republicans challenging incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid to Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who advanced to a runoff. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Fin Gómez have the latest.

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