Larry Foy
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana
$20.5K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
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$20.5KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleNonprofit director
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationLouisiana
BackgroundNonprofit director
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EducationB.A., Religion and Philosophy, North Central College
Notable personal detailsLarry Wayne Foy Sr. is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as a faith-based leader and social justice advocate, with experience in nonprofit management and public policy advocacy focused on criminal-legal reform. He has taught theology and related subjects at Westmont College, Elmhurst College, and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding and protecting Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and increasing the federal minimum wage to a living wage; advocates regional investments in infrastructure, job growth, small business development, public education funding, and consumer protections. These positions indicate preference for increased government spending on social programs and economic supports.
Healthcare
Supports protecting, preserving, and expanding Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security and advocates for access to affordable healthcare for all. Emphasizes preventing severe cuts to these programs and ensuring healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
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Immigration & Border
Supports making the immigration system more fair and humane and frames immigration work within social-justice and community-organizing goals rather than enforcement-first policies.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes lowering energy costs and supports farming sustainability and job growth but does not present detailed climate policy or specific positions on emissions, fossil fuels, or clean-energy transition. Public materials focus on economic and community priorities rather than comprehensive climate or energy legislation. Overall the statements are general and do not indicate a clear progressive or conservative energy policy stance.
Latest News
Larry Foy is in the news because he is a filed candidate in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race, which has been thrown into uncertainty by the state’s redistricting fight. Louisiana delayed its House elections after a Supreme Court ruling and then approved a new congressional map, and qualifying has now closed with the field set for the November election. The reports do not provide any election result or other major development specific to Foy beyond his candidacy.
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