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May 17th, 2026

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, loses his seat in Louisiana

Senator Bill Cassidy paid the ultimate political price for his vote to impeach Donald Trump, losing his Louisiana Senate seat in Saturday's primary. His defeat sends a clear message about the cost of crossing the former president within the Republican Party. The election was further complicated by last-minute scheduling changes to U.S. House races, leaving voters across the state confused at the polls.

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