(BRPROUD) — Louisiana is still roughly two weeks away from two congressional runoff elections, but many of the state’s voters are already doing their part. (AP) — A north Louisiana woman has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a scheme to fraudulently collect hundreds of thousands of dollars from a community college, a federal prosecutor said Friday. (KNOE) - Election day is just around the corner for the 5th Congressional District special election and 12 candidates are vying for the … Lance Harris(R) 4. — The race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District U.S. Representative is heading to a runoff. Louisiana Election Results: Fifth Congressional District La. The 2020 Cook Partisan Voter Index for Louisiana’s 2nd district was D+25, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district’s results were 25 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. Louisiana Sheriffs of the 5th Congressional District Endorse Julia Letlow for U.S. Congress . Statewide Claims to Fame. The 5th District is Louisiana’s last congressional seat to be decided this election cycle after five incumbents in other districts secured victories in the November primary. 4-year sentence for defrauding a Louisiana community college, Louisiana man gets 11 years in drug trafficking case, Louisiana tells providers they must use vaccines in 7 days, Detectives searching for suspect who broke into multiple vehicles, ‘Gonna be sore:’ La. Also on the ballot is a special election for a seat on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education representing northwestern Louisiana. The widow of Republican U.S. Rep.-elect Letlow is entering the race to fill the Louisiana congressional vacancy left by her husband’s death from complications related to COVID-19. Magnuson is a republican from Opelousas. 1. The state health department sent a notice Thursday to hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and other community providers of the coronavirus vaccine detailing the state’s expectations. Julia Letlow officially enters race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat. The 12 candidates who filed for the seat include nine Republicans, two independents, and one Democrat. MONROE, La. Statewide Results See full results from the Dec. 5 runoff between Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. Former President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Julia Letlow, who is running for the seat in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District left vacant by her … Nine candidates (5 Republicans, 4 Democrats) ran on a single ballot in a "jungle primary" on November 3, 2020. She was sentenced Thursday, according to court records that show the scheme began in 2013 and continued to 2019. BATON ROUGE, La. 192 likes. HOUSE GOP 194 -7 DEM 241 +8. I, §2 and La. (AP) — Louisiana is telling its coronavirus vaccine providers that they must get shots in arms within a week of receiving the doses or risk getting blocked from receiving future shipments of the vaccine. Those candidates are Sandra “Candy” Cristophe, Chad Conerly, Jim Davis, Allen Guillory, Robert Lansden, Julia Letlow, Jaycee Magnuson, Horace Melton III, Vinny Mendoza, Richard Pannell, Sancha Smith and Errol Victor Sr. KNOE will be previewing the candidates and their platforms. The special election to fill Louisiana's 2nd congressional district will take place on March 20, with a potential runoff on April 24 if needed, to coincide with scheduled municipal elections and the special election to fill Louisiana's 5th congressional district . Candidates for the 5th Congressional District Listed in alphabetical order, the following are the candidates for the U.S. 5th Congressional District. 1 view 0 comments. See also: Louisiana's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014 The 5th Congressional District of Louisiana held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. In New Orleans, runoffs include the District Attorney's Office race, and several school board races. Track the 2020 Indiana 5th District Election here. Luke Letlow, 41, died from complications of COVID-19 late last year just days before he was due to be sworn into office. You know, we need to get people working, we need to take care of our own people.”. We encourage further research on the candidates’ stances. The bump follows a rising interest in early voting — by mail and in person — amid the COVID-19 pandemic. December 5, 2020. 20 elections ends Saturday. A challenge from Democrat Candy Christophe could send the race to an Apr. Elementary School, in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 3, … Const., Art. John Robert … But only if we stand united, together we can make history and defeat the big money establishment. The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2 nd and 5 th Congressional Districts. “There’s a lot of people that that aren’t working right now. Heading into the election, Candy … July 24, 2020. Republican Luke Letlow led the November 3rd race with 34% of … 121. Brody Pierrottie(D) 3. See also: Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 General election candidates General election candidates will be added here following the primary. Jaycee Magnuson for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, Opelousas, LA. Heading into the election the incumbent was Republican Ralph Abraham, who was first elected in 2014. e. The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana primary was held on November 3, 2020, with candidates that receive a simple majority being elected. Couvillon said Democrat Troy Carter, who has won endorsements from Richmond and from the Times-Picayune editorial board, could face one of three candidates in such a case: Democrat Karen Carter Peterson, Democrat Gary Chambers or Republican Claston Bernard. “It is a possibility that they may question why they waited until Election Day to vote in line when they could just turn in a mail-in ballot from their own kitchen.”. 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Hurry Up. Abraham defeate… Representative, Congressional Districts 2 and 5/State Representative, Representative District 82 Special Primary Election Louisiana's 5th Congressional District Election (2020 Primary) Party Candidate Votes % … ALEXANDRIA, La. BATON ROUGE, La. 19 to submit them. The Louisiana Democratic Party endorsed (D) Sandra "Candy" Christophe, candidate for United States Congress in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District a Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is endorsing Republican Julia Letlow of Start in the 5th Congressional District race. Recent Posts See All. Couvillon suggests Letlow’s biggest challenge is not whether she will win, but when. Volunteer for the Campaign. Louisiana Election Results: Fifth Congressional District La. Special Election in Louisiana's 2 nd and 5 th Congressional Districts. The original election projection website, since 2003. As of Jan. 2021, Louisiana has six congressional districts. “I feel right now that we have been put on the back burner. Voters in Louisiana returned to the polls today, to settle some races not decided last month, and to vote on some ballot propositions. Fifth Congressional District: In Louisiana's only open seat, Republican Luke Letlow of Start leads the way with $341,712 cash on hand. All rights reserved. Winner Claudia Tenney, Republican, wins New York’s 22nd Congressional District › Winner Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican, wins Iowa’s Second Congressional District › … Louisiana's 5th Congressional District includes the northeastern portion of the state. Thousands of voters have voted so far in the races for Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th congressional districts — representing the state’s southeastern and northeastern slices, respectively. Now she’s trying to make a different for the 5th Congressional District. First up is Jaycee Magnuson. Statewide Results See full results from the Dec. 5 runoff between Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. FILE - In this July 22, 2020 file photo, Luke Letlow, R-Start, chief of staff to exiting U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, speaks after signing up to run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in Baton Rouge, La. (KNOE) - Election day is just around the corner for the 5th Congressional District special election and 12 candidates are vying for the seat that’s now vacant after the death of Luke Letlow. PRESIDENT TRUMP 260 -46 BIDEN 278 +46. A special election will also take place on March 20 in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. Louisiana Right to Life is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse candidates. 1. FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT due to the tragic and untimely death of Luke Joshua Letlow on December 29, 2020, a vacancy exists in the office of United States Representative, 5th Congressional District of Louisiana: and U.S. We pay our taxes. The 2020 Cook Partisan Voter Index for Louisiana’s 2nd district was D+25, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district’s results were 25 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. LA5 is 30th out of 436 other congressional districts in Current population (2012) LA5 is 36th out of 436 other congressional districts in Race - Black or African American. She is a mother of two and was originally born in Alaska but has Louisiana home for the last 14 years. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the LDCC Advanced Technology Center. 0. Early voting for the Mar. SHREVEPORT, La. Post not marked as liked . Voters eligible to cast mail-in ballots have until Mar. BATON ROUGE, La. Candidates will each make an opening statement, answer a limited number of questions, and make a closing statement as to why he or she can best represent Louisiana… The 5th District includes 24 parishes throughout northeast, central and eastern Louisiana including portions of the Florida Parishes. 1.1. 32. (AP) — A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in a methamphetamine distribution case, a federal prosecutor said Friday. Governor Edwards Should Call For Governor Cuomo To Resign. “There is certainly a behavioral change going on with voters,” political pollster John Couvillon said Monday.