Louisiana's 5th Congressional District (LA-5)
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Julia Letlow, a Republican, has represented the district since 2021.
The district includes all or part of 21 parishes (6 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 778,598, a median household income of $61,529, and a median age of 36.6. Of residents 25 and older, 26% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 redistricting
Louisiana uses a new congressional map in 2026: Act 2 of 2026 (SB 121), enacted May 29, 2026.
The 2026 election for LA-5 uses the new map's LA-5; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Letlow is running for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana in 2026 instead of seeking re-election (announced Jan 20, 2026).
10 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 LA-5 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Charles Echols | Republican | $2,979,894 | $1,081,639 | Jul 18 |
| Misti Smith Cordell | Republican | $555,686 | $148,773 | Jul 18 |
| Samuel Lee Wyatt | Republican | $299,615 | $0 | Sep 24 |
| Dan McKay | Democratic | $90,000 | -$19,056 | Jul 18 |
| Dixon McMakin | Republican | $63,405 | $0 | Jul 18 |
| Michael Gabriel Firment | Republican | $49,006 | $47,572 | Jul 18 |
| Tania Nyman | Democratic | $33,124 | $12,104 | Jul 18 |
| Stewart Cathey Jr. | Republican | $13,500 | $13,165 | Jul 18 |
| Austin Magee | Republican | $8,939 | $1,284 | Jun 30 |
| Larry W. Foy | Democratic | $6,838 | -$332 | Jul 31 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 778,598
- Median household income
- $61,529
- Median age
- 36.6
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Places and ZIP codes
LA-5 covers all of 90 places, the largest Central, Bogalusa, and Denham Springs, and part of 11 more places, the largest Baton Rouge, Monroe, and Prairieville.
Albany (part), Amite City, Angie, Banks Springs, Baskin, Bastrop, Baton Rouge (part), Bawcomville, Bogalusa, Bonita, Bordelonville, Brownsville, Calhoun, Center Point, Central, Claiborne (part), Clarks, Clayton, Clinton, Collinston, Columbia, Delhi, Delta, Denham Springs, Epps, Ferriday, Fifth Ward, Forest, Franklinton, French Settlement, Gardere (part), Gilbert, Good Pine, Grayson, Greensburg, Hammond (part), Harrisonburg, Hessmer, Independence, Inniswold, Jackson, Jena, Jonesville, Kentwood, Kilbourne, Lake Providence, Lakeshore, Livingston, Mangham, Mansura (part), Marksville, Mer Rouge, Midway, Minorca, Monroe (part), Monterey, Montpelier, Mound, Natalbany, Newellton, Norwood, Oak Grove, Oak Hills Place, Oak Ridge, Old Jefferson, Olla, Pioneer, Port Vincent, Prairieville (part), Rayville, Richmond, Richwood, Ridgecrest, Rio, Roseland, Shenandoah (part), Sicily Island, Slaughter, Spokane, St. Francisville, St. Joseph, Start, Swartz, Tallulah, Tangipahoa, Tickfaw, Trout, Tullos (part), Urania, Varnado, Vidalia, Village St. George, Walker, Wallace Ridge, Waterproof, Watson, West Monroe (part), Westminster, Wilson, Winnsboro, Wisner
LA-5 covers all of 83 ZIP codes and part of 47 more.
70401 (part), 70402, 70403 (part), 70422, 70426, 70427 (part), 70431 (part), 70435 (part), 70436, 70437 (part), 70438 (part), 70441, 70442, 70443, 70444, 70446, 70450, 70451, 70453, 70455 (part), 70456, 70465, 70466, 70706, 70711, 70712, 70714 (part), 70722, 70726, 70730, 70733, 70737 (part), 70739, 70744 (part), 70748 (part), 70754 (part), 70761, 70769 (part), 70770, 70775, 70777 (part), 70782, 70785, 70786, 70787, 70789, 70791 (part), 70802 (part), 70803, 70806 (part), 70808 (part), 70809 (part), 70810 (part), 70815 (part), 70816 (part), 70817 (part), 70818, 70819 (part), 70820 (part), 70836, 71201 (part), 71202 (part), 71203 (part), 71209, 71212, 71218, 71219, 71220 (part), 71223, 71225 (part), 71229, 71230, 71232, 71233, 71237, 71238 (part), 71242, 71243, 71250, 71253, 71254, 71259, 71261, 71263, 71264, 71266, 71269, 71276, 71279, 71280 (part), 71282, 71286, 71291 (part), 71292 (part), 71295, 71316, 71320, 71322 (part), 71323 (part), 71326, 71328 (part), 71331, 71334, 71336, 71339 (part), 71340, 71341 (part), 71342, 71343, 71350 (part), 71351 (part), 71354, 71355 (part), 71357, 71360 (part), 71366, 71368, 71371, 71373, 71375, 71378, 71401, 71415, 71418 (part), 71425, 71435, 71441, 71465 (part), 71479 (part), 71480
Louisiana senators
John KennedyU.S. Senator for Louisiana · Republican
Bill CassidyU.S. Senator for Louisiana · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Places by district (Census Bureau relationship file; populations from the ACS) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- ZIP Code Tabulation Areas by district (Census Bureau, 2020)