Record #4917
The Louisiana Senate primary voted on Saturday May 16, 2026 will go to a runoff, with the Trump-endorsed candidate failing to clear 50% in the first round
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #4917 Bannon War Room · Episode 5373: Redistricting Showdown In South Carolina
Original quoteThat's going to go to run off. They vote on Saturday, but right now doesn't look like Ludlow, who's the endorsed Trump candidate, does not look like she'll win in the first round.
Quote begins at 33:39
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How the call settles
Certified results of the May 16, 2026 Louisiana Senate primary show no candidate above 50%, forcing a runoff
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because In the May 16, 2026 Louisiana Senate primary, Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow led with 44.8% (Fleming 28.3%, Cassidy 24.8%); no candidate cleared 50%, sending Letlow and Fleming to a June 27 Republican runoff.. Applied stored rule: Certified results of the May 16, 2026 Louisiana Senate primary show no candidate above 50%, forcing a runoff.
Outcome evidence
In the May 16, 2026 Louisiana Senate primary, Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow led with 44.8% (Fleming 28.3%, Cassidy 24.8%); no candidate cleared 50%, sending Letlow and Fleming to a June 27 Republican runoff.
Outcome date: 2026-05-16
Verdict recorded: 2026-07-30
Basis: research