2026 Primaries Begin as Trump-Backed Candidates Face Key Tests

The 2026 primary election season is heating up after Louisiana voters pushed incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy out of office, setting up a runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming for the U.S. Senate seat. As voters head to the polls in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, national attention is focused on several high-profile Republican primary battles, including President Donald Trump backing challengers in key congressional races. This report covers: • Louisiana’s major Senate runoff • Trump-backed primary challenges • Redistricting battles that could reshape Congress • Key races to watch this week • The fight for control of the U.S. House and Senate The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on elections, taxpayers, and government accountability. 📍 More stories at The Center Square #Election2026 #Primaries #Trump #LouisianaPolitics #Congress #Redistricting #PoliticalNews #CenterSquareDaily #USPolitics #BreakingNews