Trump endorsement tested in Louisiana Senate runoff
Donald Trump's endorsement is again on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff for Louisiana's open Senate seat.
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The outcome will indicate the strength of presidential endorsement power in upcoming congressional races that shape tax and spending policy affecting U.S. households.
Key entities
- Louisiana
- Saturday
- Trump
What to watch next
- Watch Saturday night's Louisiana runoff results for signals on endorsement influence ahead of 2026 midterms.
- Monitor primary election returns Saturday night for signals on Senate committee leadership changes.
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