Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow is back in the national spotlight after winning Louisiana's Republican primary runoff for the US Senate, putting her on course to replace Senator Bill Cassidy in November.
The victory marks another milestone in a political career shaped by personal tragedy. Letlow entered Congress in 2021 after the death of her husband, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who died from complications of COVID-19 just days before he was due to be sworn into office. Nearly six years later, she has announced a new chapter in her personal life after becoming engaged to Baton Rouge lawyer and lobbyist Kevin Ainsworth.
