November 3, 2026 election: Louisiana votes on a new congressional map. People who live in the current 5th District vote in 3 of the new districts:
- District 5: 57% of residents. On the ballot: Stewart Cathey Jr. (Republican); Misti Cordell (Republican); Oscar "Omar" Dantzler (Republican); Michael Echols (Republican); "Gabe" Firment (Republican); Austin Magee (Republican); Dan McKay (Democratic); Patricia "Pat" Moore (Democratic); Antonio Wilson (Democratic).
- District 6: 43% of residents. On the ballot: Monique Appeaning (Republican); Chauna Banks (Democratic); Rufus Craig (Libertarian); Larry Davis III (Republican); "Rick" Edmonds (Republican); Patrick "Pat" Forbes (Democratic); Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia (Democratic); Michael Mebruer (Republican); Blake Miguez (Republican); Stephen Wagley (Republican).
- District 1: 0.3% of residents (2,658 people in the 2020 census). On the ballot: Randall Arrington (Republican); E. "Liddy" Glass (No Party); Lauren Jewett (Democratic); Steve Scalise (Republican).
Shares are based on 2020 census population. To confirm your own district, use the Louisiana voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District is represented by Julia Letlow (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Louisiana’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Louisiana uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (Act 2 of the 2026 Regular Session), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
770,235
Median Household Income
$50,058
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+36
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Julia Letlow and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
Julia Letlow, a member of the Republican Party, represents Louisiana's 5th Congressional District and has held the seat since April 14, 2021. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-8490. Official site: letlow.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Julia Letlow (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since April 14, 2021
Julia Letlow currently represents Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026 is Louisiana's open primary for this seat, with every qualified candidate on one ballot. The general election for the seat is December 12, 2026.
- Stewart Cathey Jr., Republican
- Misti Cordell, Republican
- Oscar "Omar" Dantzler, Republican
- Michael Echols, Republican
- "Gabe" Firment, Republican
- Austin Magee, Republican
- Dan McKay, Democratic
- Patricia "Pat" Moore, Democratic
- Antonio Wilson, Democratic
This list is for District 5 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, candidate inquiry for November 3, 2026, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
In Louisiana, November 3 is the U.S. Senate general election and the open primary for the U.S. House. The U.S. House general election is December 12, 2026.
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Register in person | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 20 to October 27 There is no early voting on Sunday, October 25. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 30 Request by 4:30 p.m. on October 30. Voting by mail requires meeting eligibility rules. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 2. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Louisiana voter lookup. Dates come from the Louisiana election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Louisiana are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Louisiana: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
142 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-8490
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district spans 21 counties in Louisiana, including St. Helena, East Carroll, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Caldwell, and others. Its largest cities are Monroe (about 48,000), Central (about 30,000), West Monroe (about 13,000), and Bogalusa (about 11,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
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- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Louisiana's 5th Congressional District?
Julia Letlow (R) represents Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Julia Letlow a member of?
Julia Letlow is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Julia Letlow?
You can reach Julia Letlow by phone at 202-225-8490 or through their official website at https://letlow.house.gov.
When does Julia Letlow's current term end?
Julia Letlow's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Louisiana's 5th Congressional District?
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of Louisiana and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Julia Letlow represent?
Julia Letlow has represented Louisiana's 5th Congressional District since April 14, 2021. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Julia Letlow's district?
The boundary map for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Julia Letlow on?
Julia Letlow sits on House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Julia Letlow still in Congress?
This site shows Julia Letlow holding Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Louisiana
ZIP Codes in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 138 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
65 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Louisiana district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 70401 (also in the 1st), 70403 (also in the 1st), 70427 (also in the 1st), 70431 (also in the 1st), 70435 (also in the 1st), 70437 (also in the 1st), 70438 (also in the 1st), 70449 (also in the 1st and 2nd).
- 70401
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View all 138 ZIP codes in this district
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ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Bill Cassidy (R), John Kennedy (R)
Local surveillance camera contracts
Automated license plate reader contracts are approved locally, by city councils and county boards, not by Congress. These places in this district have a contract record documented from public sources:
Records compiled by Who Approved This, an independent public-records project. Approval dates, amounts, and end dates are cited to council agendas, minutes, and signed contracts.
Place list rebuilt from the Who Approved This public export on September 26, 2026.
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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