Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, 2026
New district linesAll-party primaryStewart Cathey Jr. (R) vs. Misti Cordell (R): Louisiana's 5th District all-party primary is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.
Also on the ballot
- Michael Echols, Republican FEC filing ↗
- Gabe Firment, Republican FEC filing ↗
- Election day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
If no candidate wins a majority, the top two meet in a Dec. 12 runoff. Official source ↗ - Term
- Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029
Who is on the Nov. 3 primary ballot for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District?
Nov. 3 is Louisiana's all-party primary for the House. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two meet on Dec. 12. Source ↗
- Stewart Cathey Jr., Republican FEC filing ↗
- Misti Cordell, Republican FEC filing ↗
- Michael Echols, Republican FEC filing ↗
- Gabe Firment, Republican FEC filing ↗
New district lines for 2026
Drawn by the Legislature in May 2026 after the Supreme Court struck down the 2024 map. Source ↗
Sitting members on this ballot
No sitting member of Congress is on this ballot.
When is the election?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
This race is for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District (LA-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.
Candidate list: civicAPI ↗