You can watch it here. Two Republicans will face off again in a runoff for 5 th Congressional District. The parishes of Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rapides, Richland, Tensas, Washington, West Carroll, West Feliciana, and Winn are included in the district. Published: Nov. 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM CST. None of the nine candidates in the November 3 all-party primary received a majority of the vote, forcing Saturday's runoff. By Associated Press. Runoff or not, a Republican is expected to prevail in the district. Fundraising shows Democrats split on one Louisiana seat, GOP unity for another Crowded fields could lead to runoff elections in both districts The 5th District was Louisiana’s last congressional seat to be decided after five incumbents in other districts secured victories in the primary. House Incumbents Win in Louisiana; Runoff for Empty Seat. The debate was between Republican candidates Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. Statewide Results See full results from the Dec. 5 runoff between Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. First, I laid out how important of a decision faces voters on December 8th. The Hughes- Guidry runoff will determine the direction of the Louisiana State Supreme Court. Louisiana Gov. Candidate Party Votes Pct. Louisiana Runoff Election Results: Fifth Congressional District. The state's runoff election for candidates who didn't get a majority of the votes Tuesday is set for Dec. 5. He launched his campaign with Abraham's endorsement and raised more campaign cash than Harris. 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. Low 63F. The only place that seems likely is District 5, where Republican Ralph Abraham is retiring and a large field is looking to succeed him. Louisiana voters picked the winning presidential candidate in every election from 1972 to 2004. (KNOE) - Gray Television station KNOE hosted a televised debate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District runoff race. In Louisiana’s most hotly-contested U.S. House race, two Republicans are headed for a runoff in the Dec. 5 election. Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris are trying to distinguish themselves from each other as they head into a runoff election for Louisiana’s 5th congressional district Dec. 5. If not, the top two finishers advance to a runoff. Debate for Louisiana’s Congressional District 5 runoff race. Republican Lance Harris advances to runoff election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Twelve candidates are running in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District special primary election on March 20, 2021.The special election will fill the vacancy left by Luke Letlow (R), who died on December 29, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19.. Candy Christophe (D) and Julia Letlow (R) led the field in media coverage leading up to the election. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.. Lance Harris(R) 4. (KNOE) - Gray Television station KNOE hosted a televised debate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District runoff race. Republican state Rep. Lance Harris, who made the runoff against Luke Letlow, decided not to try again. MONROE, La. 11/04/2020. Primary candidates 1. Incumbent Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander resigned on September 26, 2013, to become the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs under Governor Bobby Jindal. Slight chance of a rain shower. The other five incumbents are expected to be reelected. Louisiana's 5th Congressional District includes the northeastern portion of the state. By Associated Press , Wire Service Content Nov. 18, 2020 By Associated Press , … Disabling auto-updates may improve reliability when using a screen reader or keyboard to navigate. You have permission to edit this article. Harris and Letlow both ran as conservatives and had few policy differences. (KNOE) - Gray Television station KNOE hosted a televised debate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District runoff race. Louisiana House 5 runoff Results Louisiana voters picked the winning presidential candidate in every election from 1972 to 2004. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Luke Letlow has earned a runoff … Associated Press, 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, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. If no candidate gets a majority, the top two finishers advance to a runoff on December 5. Luke Letlow(R) 5. That left them criticizing each other over other issues in the runoff. Published: Nov. 4, 2020 at 9:24 AM PST. Candidate. Louisiana's election for the 5th Congressional District didn't produce a winner on Election Day so Luke Letlow and Lance Harris runoff on Dec. 5. Updated Dec. 5, 2020. Letlow, 40, touts his experience working in politics and government for years. Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race heads to runoff. Note: Absentee vote data may not be available in some parishes. See full results from the Louisiana general election in November. Advertising | EEO Public File | Louisiana's election for the 5th Congressional District didn't produce a winner on Election Day so Luke Letlow and Lance Harris runoff on Dec. 5. The state's runoff election for candidates who didn't get a majority of the votes Tuesday is set for Dec. 5. In Louisiana’s most hotly-contested U.S. House race, two Republicans are headed for a runoff in the Dec. 5 election. See full results from the Louisiana general election in November. 11/04/2020. A runoff will be needed to choose a successor to Rep. Ralph Abraham in Louisiana’s 5th District. House Incumbents Win in Louisiana; Runoff for Empty Seat. Politics . “Harris has a more visible record being the former head of the Louisiana majority in the State House, Ralph Abraham was one of the most conservative members of Congress and Letlow was his Chief of Staff,” said Stockey. MONROE, La. KTBS 3 Public File | KPXJ 21 Public File. 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 late husband Luke Letlow. Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District has been held by Republicans since 1993, except for a period from Jan. 2003 to Aug. 2004. 1.1. Published: Nov. 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM CST. Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race heads to runoff KNOE TV8 | 11-04 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Luke Letlow has earned a runoff spot in the race to … By Associated Press , Wire Service Content Nov. 18, 2020 By Associated Press , … Louisiana Runoff Election Results: Fifth Congressional District. A special election for Louisiana's 5th congressional district was held on November 16, 2013, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives. The 5th District was Louisiana’s last congressional seat to be decided after five incumbents in other districts secured victories in the primary. Luke Letlow, who was Abraham's chief of staff, finished first in a field of nine. Democrat Sandra Christophe, who came a few hundred votes short of making the runoff last time, is running again. MONROE, La. Low 63F. MONROE, La. This is a deep red district and both those who advanced to … NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four incumbent Republicans and an incumbent Democrat all won reelection to the U.S. House in Tuesday’s election, while a race to replace a Republican who is stepping down from Congress will be settled in a December runoff. Harris garnered 17 percent, edging past Democrat Sandra Christophe by 428 votes out of almost 310,000 votes cast. It's one of the nation's last congressional races to be decided in the 2020 election cycle. By Aubri Juhasz • Nov 4, 2020 Republican Luke Letlow, a candidate in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, casts his ballot Tuesday with son Jeremiah in tow. BATON ROUGE, La. At the top of the Dec. 5 ballot is a runoff to determine which Republican will win an open U.S. House seat representing northeast and central Louisiana. Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Debate for Louisiana’s Congressional District 5 runoff race. Brody Pierrottie(D) 3. Voters in Louisiana's 5th congressional district will elect a representative Saturday in a top-two election. Circle size is proportional to the amount each parish’s leading candidate is ahead. The only place that seems likely is District 5, where Republican Ralph Abraham is retiring and a large field is looking to succeed him. Harris garnered 17 percent, edging past Democrat Sandra Christophe by 428 votes out of almost 310,000 votes cast. Stockley said if 5 th Congressional District voters go looking for ideological daylight between the two candidates they won’t find much. Nine candidates sought the seat in November. Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. — The race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District U.S. Representative is heading to a runoff. The streak was broken in 2008, when Republican John McCain won the state but lost the White House. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte). Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham is stepping down from his northeast Louisiana-based district. Letlow received 33% of votes, while Harris received 17% of votes in the November 3rd election. Republican Lance Harris advances to runoff election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. The chief of staff for exiting Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham will take over his boss's House seat after winning Saturday's runoff election. Published: Nov. 4, 2020 at 11:24 AM CST NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Luke Letlow has earned a runoff … Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race heads to runoff. Slight chance of a rain shower. The special election will fill the vacancy left by Luke Letlow (R), who died on December 29, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19. None of the nine candidates in the November 3 all-party primary received a majority of the vote, forcing Saturday's runoff. Statewide Results See full results from the Dec. 5 runoff between Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. The largely rural 5th District includes much of northeast and central Louisiana. Luke Letlow wins runoff to succeed his boss, Ralph Abraham, in Louisiana’s 5th District Stephanie Akin 12/5/2020 South African variant of COVID-19 identified in California, Newsom says 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, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. click here for contact information. Stockley said if 5 th Congressional District voters go looking for ideological daylight between the two candidates they won’t find much. Since a candidate won more than half of the votes in the primary, no general runoff was held. The district was Louisiana’s last congressional seat to be decided after five incumbents in other districts secured victories in the primary. Voters in the 5th Congressional District chose Republican Luke Letlow last year to replace his former boss, … Politics . The 5th district encompasses rural northeastern Louisiana and much of central Louisiana, … Letlow, 40, touts his experience working in politics and government for years. If you have Closed Captioning issues or have disabilities and have issues and require assistance accessing the KTBS or KPXJ Public File, Updated Dec. 5, 2020. Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham is stepping down from his northeast Louisiana-based district. (KNOE) - Gray Television station KNOE hosted a televised debate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District runoff race. Louisiana Runoff Election Results: Fifth Congressional District. See also: Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 General election candidates General election candidates will be added here following the primary. John Bel Edwards intends to call a special election for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District on March 20, with a runoff election scheduled for April 24, if necessary. Republicans Luke Letlow and Lance Harris are trying to distinguish themselves from each other as they head into a runoff election for Louisiana’s 5th congressional district Dec. 5. Runoff or not, a Republican is expected to prevail in the district. Fifteen candidates are seeking the New Orleans-based 2nd District job. If no candidate gets a majority, the top two finishers advance to a runoff on December 5. 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, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. 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The debate was between Republican candidates Luke Letlow and Lance Harris. Associated Press, 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, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP) - Republican Luke Letlow is Louisiana's newest congressman. Crowded fields of candidates filed for March 20 special elections in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th districts by Friday’s deadline, setting the stage for potential April runoffs in both races. See results for the Louisiana 2020 House District 5 runoff election. Letlow defeated Republican state Rep. Lance Harris to secure the seat representing northeast and central Louisiana. 2020 Election Results for Louisiana Republican Luke Letlow led … Randall Scott Robinson(R) 6. 1. See full results from the Louisiana general election in November. John Robert … Source: Election results and race calls from The Associated Press, By Michael Andre, Aliza Aufrichtig, Gray Beltran, Matthew Bloch, Andrew Chavez, Annie Daniel, Asmaa Elkeurti, Andrew Fischer, Josh Holder, Will Houp, Aaron Krolik, Jasmine C. Lee, Rebecca Lieberman, Jaymin Patel, Ben Smithgall, Umi Syam, Miles Watkins and Isaac White. Twelve candidates are running in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District special primary election on March 20, 2021. Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District will advance to a general election after no candidate received the majority of the primary vote. Voters in Louisiana's 5th congressional district will elect a representative Saturday in a top-two election. This is a deep red district and both those who advanced to … My Coverage of the Louisiana Supreme Court District 5 Runoff and Jeff Hughes’ Fake Newspaper by Courtney C Horne @FireezDragon. Nine candidates sought the seat in November, and the field was whittled to two Republicans after no competitor topped 50% of the vote in the primary. Fundraising shows Democrats split on one Louisiana seat, GOP unity for another Crowded fields could lead to runoff elections in both districts You can watch it here. Letlow’s widow and 11 other contenders are vying for the northeast-based 5th District position. Candy Christophe(D) 2. You can watch it … The seat needs to be filled because of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow’s unexpected death from COVID-19 complications Tuesday. The other five incumbents are expected to be reelected. Crowded fields of candidates filed for March 20 special elections in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th districts by Friday’s deadline, setting the stage for potential April runoffs in both races. District 5. “Harris has a more visible record being the former head of the Louisiana majority in the State House, Ralph Abraham was one of the most conservative members of Congress and Letlow was his Chief of Staff,” said Stockey. You can watch it here. Letlow always had the advantage in the race. Louisiana Election Results: Fifth Congressional District La. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. By Associated Press. At the top of the Dec. 5 ballot is a runoff to determine which Republican will win an open U.S. House seat representing northeast and central Louisiana. Louisiana Election Results: Fifth Congressional District La. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four incumbent Republicans and an incumbent Democrat all won reelection to the U.S. House in Tuesday’s election, while a race to replace a Republican who is stepping down from Congress will be settled in a December runoff. Letlow received 33% of votes, while Harris received 17% of votes in the November 3rd election. Nine candidates sought the seat in November. Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race heads to runoff KNOE TV8 | 11-04 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Luke Letlow has earned a runoff spot in the race to …