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Louisiana U.S. House District 5 Primary Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Julia Letlow(Republican)

The Louisiana U.S. House District 5 Primary Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Louisiana's 5th congressional district. This federal-level primary election is contested, with candidates from both major parties seeking to advance to the general election.

About This Race

The Louisiana U.S. House District 5 Primary Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Louisiana's 5th congressional district. This federal-level primary election is contested, with candidates from both major parties seeking to advance to the general election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Louisiana residents can register to vote online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at their parish registrar of voters office. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport; those without ID may sign an affidavit and cast a provisional ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Julia Letlow

U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana District 5

Biography

Julia Letlow is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district, first elected in a 2021 special election following her husband's death. She is seeking re-election to continue her work on agricultural policy, rural broadband access, and federal spending oversight.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Samuel Jenkins Jr.

U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana District 5

Biography

Samuel Jenkins Jr. is a Baton Rouge-based educator and community organizer running to challenge the incumbent in Louisiana's 5th district. His campaign focuses on expanding healthcare access, improving public education funding, and addressing economic inequality in rural and urban communities across the district.

Campaign Website

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