Trump Endorsed
Polling Average
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29.6%
26.5%
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6.0%
Louisiana Republican Senate nominee?
$658.9K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age45 years old (Mar 16, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationLouisiana
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of Louisiana Monroe — B.A., Speech Communication (2002)
Notable personal detailsJulia Janelle Letlow is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District since April 2021 after winning a special election. She previously worked in higher education administration and communications at the University of Louisiana Monroe and served in education and quality roles at Tulane University School of Medicine. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in speech communication from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Ph.D. in communication from the University of South Florida. She is the mother of two children, Jacqueline and Jeremiah.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for middle-class families and seniors, including extension of the 2017 tax cuts and increased child tax benefits; favors policies that reduce tax burdens and provide targeted economic assistance to farmers. Advocates using tariff revenue and one-time payments to help agricultural producers while opposing tax increases.
Healthcare
Supports targeted federal actions to expand access to maternal and rural healthcare through legislation and federal funding; sponsors pilot programs and bills to provide newborn supplies and maternal supports and has secured federal resources for rural health facilities.
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Immigration & Border
Julia Letlow emphasizes stronger border security and supports increased enforcement measures, criticizing Biden administration border policies and backing actions to assist state and local law enforcement at the border. She has supported resolutions and statements condemning the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border and expressed support for federal resources for enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Julia Letlow opposes federal protections for abortion rights and has supported pro-life measures. She voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act and co-sponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; she has received 100% ratings from National Right to Life and low ratings from Planned Parenthood-affiliated groups.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investments in energy projects including Department of Energy programs for propane research, carbon utilization, and small modular reactors, and has a voting record with multiple votes scored by environmental groups as opposing recent pro-environment measures. Positions and actions emphasize energy development and infrastructure rather than aggressive emissions-reduction or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Julia Letlow identifies as an advocate for the Second Amendment, has declined to commit to new gun-control measures such as enhanced background checks or bans on assault-style weapons, and emphasizes support for law enforcement and school safety measures (including mental-health resources).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 25, 2026
Julia Letlow is leading Louisiana’s Republican Senate race and has advanced to a June 27 runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming after finishing first in the primary with about 45% of the vote. She has the backing of Donald Trump, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise also endorsed her. The runoff is now the main focus, with Fleming pushing for debates and citing a tighter race in polling.
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Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate3 days ago
Julia Letlow is favored to be Louisiana’s next senator
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NNJ.com5 days ago
White House drops F-bomb on Republicans who cross Trump
Neutral
NNewsmax6 days ago
Rep. Letlow to Newsmax: Ready for Senate Runoff
Positive
FNFox News6 days ago
Sen Bill Cassidy says voting to convict Trump 'may have cost me my seat'
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Louisiana Republican Senate primary: first round winner
Endorsers of Julia Letlow for Louisiana Republican Senate primary: first round winner
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Julia Letlow for the 2026 Louisiana Senate race.
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