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LA-05 Republican nominee?
$18.9K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLouisiana Board of Regents chair
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderFemale
LocationLouisiana
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BackgroundLouisiana Board of Regents chair
EducationLouisiana Tech University — B.S., Human Resource Management
Notable personal detailsMisti S. Cordell is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in 2026. She serves as chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents and was appointed as an at-large member in 2024 and named chair in September 2024. Her professional background includes healthcare recruitment/liaison work and prior roles with the Louisiana Department of Justice during Jeff Landry’s tenure as attorney general. She is based in Monroe, Louisiana.
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gov.louisiana.govlaregents.edusos.la.govcordellforcongress.comballotready.orgen.wikipedia.orgamericanelectionhq.comtalk1073.comintegrityindex.usva01republicans.orgelectionline.orglailluminator.comcookpolitical.comkalb.compolitics1.comknoe.compowercoalition.orgassets.nationbuilder.comcdn.ballotpedia.orgcajunconservatism.comcajun-conservatism.comnews.yahoo.comyahoo.comlouisianaradionetwork.comwbrz.comnewlouisiana.orglsureveille.comcheckbook.la.govclerk.franklincountyohio.govsignalhire.commedcamps.orglegislation.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgfr.wikipedia.orgjustfacts.votesmart.orgdocquery.fec.govfec.govsenate.govfields.house.govhistory.house.govgovinfo.govcongress.govjudiciary.senate.govwebforms.fec.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and eliminating wasteful government spending, and emphasizes rebuilding infrastructure, expanding broadband, and fighting for farmers and small businesses as economic priorities.
Healthcare
Misti Cordell highlights experience in healthcare consulting and says she will work to expand access and lower costs—with specific focus on preserving rural medical services and keeping doctors in local communities. Public statements and campaign materials emphasize addressing rising healthcare costs but do not set out a clear policy prescription (for example, on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare expansion, or a public option).
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate expresses support for protecting the right to life and has been involved with pro-life causes, indicating opposition to abortion and favoring restrictions on abortion access. Specific policy details or proposed limits are not stated on the cited campaign materials.
Climate & Energy
Public materials from Misti Cordell’s campaign and profiles highlight support for Louisiana’s energy and agricultural economy, infrastructure and jobs but do not set out specific climate targets, emissions policies, or positions on fossil-fuel regulation or clean-energy transition. Available sources emphasize defending and promoting the district’s role in fueling the economy and supporting farmers and small businesses rather than detailed climate or energy policy prescriptions. As of the cited campaign reporting, no clear, specific policy proposals on emissions limits, carbon pricing, Green‑-‑
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes defending the Second Amendment and protecting gun rights as part of her platform. Her campaign frames support for gun rights alongside other Republican priorities such as law-and-order and support for law enforcement.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Misti Cordell is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional map has been thrown into turmoil, delaying House elections and forcing candidates in the 5th District to wait for a redraw. The Supreme Court ruling and the state’s new map could change the district before the Democratic nomination is decided. Recent coverage has also focused on the broader redistricting fight and the uncertainty it has created for the race.
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Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate11 days ago
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson defends Louisiana redistricting
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PPOLITICO1 month ago
With House primary delay, Louisiana thrust into election chaos
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AABC17News.com1 month ago
Supreme Court decision sets off gerrymandering scramble
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate1 month ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
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Polls
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$502.2K
$376.6K
$251.1K
$125.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$502.2K
$173.4K
$328.7K
$20.5K
Source: FEC
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