LA-05 Democratic nominee?
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NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
LocationLouisiana
BackgroundAttorney
Notable personal detailsDan McKay is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as an attorney in Bunkie, Louisiana, including experience in general practice and prior public-sector legal roles. He is affiliated with the committee McKay for Congress.
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Dan McKay is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional elections have been thrown into uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down the state’s map and lawmakers approved a new one. The new map is expected to favor Republicans and has already led to delays and legal challenges around the House races. The situation is still unsettled, and the 5th Congressional District contest is among the races affected.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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