U.S. House · November 3, 2026 general election

Louisiana District 5 U.S. House

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Who is running for U.S. House in Louisiana, District 5?

On December 12, 2026, voters will choose a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana, District 5. Candidate information for this race is being verified, so no names are listed as November candidates yet.

Candidate information is being verified. Check your official state election website for the current ballot. Find your state or local election office (USA.gov) (external site, opens in new tab)

Other candidate filings in this race (15): not confirmed for the November ballot

These people filed with the Federal Election Commission or appeared in earlier records. A filing alone does not put a candidate on the ballot. They are kept here for reference and are not November opponents unless the official listing says so.

Stewart Cathey Jr. Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Misti Smith Cordell Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Michael Charles Echols Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Michael Gabriel Firment Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Jessee Fleenor Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Larry W Foy Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Julia Letlow Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Austin Magee Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Dan McKay Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Dixon McMakin Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Patricia Ann Moore Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Tania Nyman Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Carl Ray Smith Jr. Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Antonio Wilson Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Samuel Lee Wyatt Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.

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Race details, sources, and dates

Office: U.S. House
State: Louisiana (LA)
District: District 5
Election: Regular · Saturday, December 12, 2026 (general election per source; Nov. 3 is a primary)
Incumbent (per FEC filing): Julia Letlow

Candidate filings: source 1 (external site), source 2 (external site), source 3 (external site). Data via Election.org. Filing data checked 2026-08-24.