Jessee Fleenor
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana
$16.6K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
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3.5%chance to win
$16.6KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFarmer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationLouisiana
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BackgroundFarmer
Notable personal detailsJessee Carlton Fleenor is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. He is a Loranger, Louisiana-based farmer who works full-time at his family’s Berry Hill Farm and manages its farm-to-table vegetable operation. Fleenor previously ran for the same congressional seat in 2018 and is again seeking election in 2026.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports very high taxes on the wealthy (calls for a top marginal tax rate of 91%) and redirecting revenue from wealthy/corporate interests into expanded social programs such as education and healthcare; also supports raising the minimum wage and protecting/expanding Medicaid.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and the right of all people to access medical care. Backs Medicaid expansion and defends Medicare, and advocates eliminating out-of-pocket medical expenses for seniors and combat veterans. Frames affordable healthcare as a basic right and campaign priority.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports construction of a border wall and other border infrastructure to exert control over who enters and exits the United States, and has described preferring technological/“smart wall” solutions for border security.
Climate & Energy
Supports taking the threat of climate change seriously, investing in sustainable energy programs, cutting carbon pollution, and creating economic opportunities for communities historically dependent on fossil fuels while acknowledging transitional needs for those communities.
Latest News
Jessee Fleenor is in the news because Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race has been thrown into uncertainty by a court fight over the state’s congressional map and the postponement of House elections. The latest reports say qualifying has now closed and the field for the November election is set, but earlier delays and legal challenges disrupted the primary process. The coverage does not provide any election result or clear outcome for Fleenor specifically.
Lawsuits challenge Louisiana postponing House elections
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
Qualifying ends for US House, local races across Capital Region; see which candidates qualified
Second day of qualifying ends for US House, local races across Capital Region
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