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Austin Magee
LA-05 Republican nominee?
$19.1K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
LocationLouisiana
BackgroundSmall business owner
Notable personal detailsAustin Magee is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a small business owner and industrial/construction contracting company owner from Franklinton, Louisiana. He is affiliated with the campaign committee “Austin Magee for Congress.”
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News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 15, 2026
Austin Magee is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional map was redrawn after a Supreme Court ruling, and the new plan is expected to favor Republicans. The change has delayed Louisiana House elections and could force further changes to the 5th District race, including the Democratic nomination process. The new map may still face legal challenges from plaintiffs and Black elected officials.
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Articles
PPOLITICO1 month ago
With House primary delay, Louisiana thrust into election chaos
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CNCable News Network2 months ago
Supreme Court decision sets off gerrymandering scramble
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate2 months ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate14 days ago
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson defends Louisiana redistricting
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Polls
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.0K
$3.0K
$2.0K
$992
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.0K
$1.0K
$3.0K
$196.78
Source: FEC
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