Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict former President Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial, is running for reelection and faces a politically volatile challenge within his party. Multiple outlets report that Cassidy’s past vote has become a central issue in the race, with attention focused on whether he can withstand the influence Trump continues to hold over segments of the Republican electorate. The Washington Post reports Cassidy is at risk of losing his primary, five years after the impeachment vote, suggesting his support among voters may be contested. NBC News says that after losing a primary, Cassidy defends his 2021 conviction vote, arguing that he acted based on principles and would prefer being remembered for standing up to them even if it harmed his political prospects. Across the coverage, the campaign is framed as a test of how GOP primary voters respond to Republicans who break with Trump on impeachment, and whether Cassidy can maintain enough support to continue representing Louisiana in the Senate.