Sen. Bill Cassidy Loses GOP Primary After Trump Impeachment Vote

Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has lost the chance to advance to a runoff in the GOP Senate primary. This occurs five years following his decision to vote for the conviction of former President Donald Trump. Trump had urged for Cassidy’s removal following the senator’s vote in the 2021 impeachment trial.

On May 17, 2026, Cassidy and his wife, Laura Cassidy, addressed supporters in Baton Rouge. This moment marked the end of his primary campaign. Voters in Louisiana responded to Trump’s calls, choosing not to reelect Cassidy for another term in the Senate.

As one of only seven Republican senators who supported Trump’s conviction, Cassidy became a target for backlash within his party. This election result reflects the ongoing influence Trump has on Republican voters and their decisions.