Louisiana Republicans push back on recall efforts

🤳 The Louisiana Republican Party launched a social media campaign this week to counter grassroots efforts to recall Gov. Jeff Landry and state Attorney General Liz Murrill. (Shreveport Times)

• The line to sign the petition at Bywater Bakery wrapped around the block over the weekend.
• Murrill has taken the lead in several Republican-backed efforts to overhaul local government in New Orleans. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)

🔎 Kenner mayoral candidate Diane Schnell says she'll challenge the election results, alleging problems with voting machines. (WDSU)

👥 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise endorsed Julia Letlow in the U.S. Senate runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming. (Fox 8)

• U.S. Sen. John Kennedy says they are both "fine people," but he doesn't plan to get involved. (Fox News)
• The winner of the Republican runoff will face either Gary Crockett or Jamie Davis in November's general election. (Results)