Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects

TL;DR

Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will face off in a runoff for the Louisiana Senate seat.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy was defeated, partly due to his vote to convict President Trump in his impeachment trial.
Former President Trump endorsed Letlow and actively campaigned against Cassidy.
Fleming positioned himself as the "only conservative MAGA Republican" in the race.
Jamie Davis secured the Democratic nomination, but is unlikely to win in the solidly red state.

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