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Trump Endorsed
Trump EndorsedAustin Magee
LA-05 Republican nominee?
$43.4K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
GenderMale
LocationLouisiana
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationSoutheastern Louisiana University
Notable personal detailsAustin Magee is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District (LA-05). He is a small business owner in the industrial construction/maintenance and welding/mechanical sector and has described himself as a construction company owner from Franklinton, Louisiana. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University and has worked in industrial maintenance roles and as an owner/operator in related businesses.
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News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Austin Magee is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional elections have been delayed while the state redraws its House map after a Supreme Court ruling. The new map is expected to favor Republicans and could still face legal challenges. The redistricting fight has also created uncertainty around the 5th District race and the Democratic nomination process.
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Articles
PPOLITICO3 months ago
With House primary delay, Louisiana thrust into election chaos
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CNCable News Network3 months ago
Supreme Court decision sets off gerrymandering scramble
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate3 months ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate2 months ago
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson defends Louisiana redistricting
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Polls
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Austin Magee for LA-05 Republican nominee?
President Donald Trump
Elected official
President Donald Trump endorsed Austin Magee for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$8.9K
$6.7K
$4.5K
$2.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$8.9K
$1.3K
$7.7K
$425.23
Source: FEC
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