Bill Cassidy was ousted by primary challengers and subsequently endorsed Ken Paxton before the runoff.
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What happened
Bill Cassidy was ousted by primary challengers and subsequently endorsed Ken Paxton before the runoff.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cassidy lost the primary due to challenges from the left flank.1 source
Bill Cassidy ousted by primary challengers; endorsed Paxton.1 source
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Donald Trump
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Bill Cassidy
American physician and politician (born 1957)
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