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Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
$742.2K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age45 years old (Mar 16, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationLouisiana
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of Louisiana Monroe — B.A., Speech Communication (2002)
Notable personal detailsJulia Janelle Letlow is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District since April 2021 after winning a special election. She previously worked in higher education administration and communications at the University of Louisiana Monroe and served in education and quality roles at Tulane University School of Medicine. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in speech communication from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Ph.D. in communication from the University of South Florida. She is the mother of two children, Jacqueline and Jeremiah.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for middle-class families and seniors, including extension of the 2017 tax cuts and increased child tax benefits; favors policies that reduce tax burdens and provide targeted economic assistance to farmers. Advocates using tariff revenue and one-time payments to help agricultural producers while opposing tax increases.
Healthcare
Supports targeted federal actions to expand access to maternal and rural healthcare through legislation and federal funding; sponsors pilot programs and bills to provide newborn supplies and maternal supports and has secured federal resources for rural health facilities.
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Immigration & Border
Julia Letlow emphasizes stronger border security and supports increased enforcement measures, criticizing Biden administration border policies and backing actions to assist state and local law enforcement at the border. She has supported resolutions and statements condemning the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border and expressed support for federal resources for enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Julia Letlow opposes federal protections for abortion rights and has supported pro-life measures. She voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act and co-sponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; she has received 100% ratings from National Right to Life and low ratings from Planned Parenthood-affiliated groups.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investments in energy projects including Department of Energy programs for propane research, carbon utilization, and small modular reactors, and has a voting record with multiple votes scored by environmental groups as opposing recent pro-environment measures. Positions and actions emphasize energy development and infrastructure rather than aggressive emissions-reduction or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Julia Letlow identifies as an advocate for the Second Amendment, has declined to commit to new gun-control measures such as enhanced background checks or bans on assault-style weapons, and emphasizes support for law enforcement and school safety measures (including mental-health resources).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Julia Letlow’s Senate campaign in Louisiana is facing scrutiny after reports that she failed to timely disclose 210 stock trades under the STOCK Act, with trades valued between $225,000 and $3,185,000. Her spokesperson said the trades were handled by Merrill Lynch without her input, but the late filings have become a major issue in her race against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow is also drawing attention as the Trump-endorsed challenger in a crowded, combative Louisiana GOP primary that includes Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming.
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Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate4 months ago
Julia Letlow failed to report stock trades to Congress
Negative
WWTOP4 months ago
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy waves off Trump’s backing of GOP rival in reelection bid
Positive
UNU.S. News & World Report4 months ago
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy Waves off Trump's Backing of GOP Rival in Reelection Bid
Positive
BRBaton Rouge Advocate4 months ago
Cassidy, Letlow, Fleming make Louisiana Senate a slugfest
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Louisiana Republican Senate primary: first round winner
Endorsers of Julia Letlow for Louisiana Republican Senate primary: first round winner
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Julia Letlow for the 2026 Louisiana Senate race.
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