About Julia Letlow
Julia Janelle Letlow ( LET-loh; née Barnhill; born March 16, 1981) is an American politician and academic administrator serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021. Letlow is the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the House. After receiving an early endorsement from Donald Trump, Letlow announced her candidacy in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Louisiana, challenging Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy in the primary. Letlow would then go on to win the runoff, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming to win the Republican nomination. Letlow is the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Louisiana. Letlow won reelection outright in 2022, winning 67% of the vote against three opponents. Letlow won reelection outright in Louisiana's November 5, 2024, primary with 62.9% of the vote against Michael Vallien Jr. and M.
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