Republican Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate seat

Julia Letlow, a Republican representative, ran for Louisiana's U.S. Senate seat in a race that turned out to be more competitive than expected. The race between Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis tightened due to Republican infighting and increased Democratic engagement. Letlow won the Senate seat on election night, November 3.

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National story. 10 articles from 6 sources. Updated 5d ago.

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2 developments
  1. Nov 3Only center coverage:Letlow faces tougher test against Democrat Jamie Davis
  2. Nov 4Republican Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate seat

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Left

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Republican Julia Letlow wins election to U.S. Senate from Louisiana

Center

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WGNO New OrleansCenter· 5d ago

Louisiana Senate race ends in narrow victory for Julia Letlow as Jamie Davis eyes governor’s race

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Republican Julia Letlow wins election to U.S. Senate from Louisiana

The HillCenter· 6d ago

Letlow narrowly wins Senate seat in Louisiana

KLFY LafayetteCenter· 6d ago

Letlow fights off stiff challenge from Davis in U.S. Senate race

WGNO New OrleansCenter· 6d ago

Republican Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate seat

Right

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Republican Julia Letlow wins election to U.S. Senate from Louisiana

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