Who Is Running in Louisiana Congressional District 5th in 2026?

Julia Letlow supported economic development by securing millions in Community Project Funding. She delivered $2.2 million for aviation infrastructure at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and $5 million for port infrastructure along the Mississippi River, both through the FY 2026 transportation funding bill. She also secured over $2 million for revitalization efforts in St. Francisville, stating her dedication to growing the economy.

Julia Letlow actively supports expanding healthcare access, particularly in rural communities. She secured $4 million for the Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Center Expansion Project to address care gaps in Northeast Louisiana and $5 million for newborn supply kits to assist new mothers and infants. Letlow also advocates for "medical freedom," receiving $1 million from a group supporting this agenda.

Representative Julia Letlow opposes abortion and has supported legislation aligning with a pro-life stance. She voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act and also voted against the Right to Contraception Act, which sought to protect access to contraceptives. She is affiliated with SBA Pro-Life America, an organization dedicated to ending abortion.

Julia Letlow sponsored and saw passage of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives, stating that it promotes partnership between families and schools for children's success. She also introduced legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses and to assist states in expanding learning opportunities through charter schools. Letlow supports education from early childhood to higher education, viewing it as a catalyst to elevate communities.