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LA-05 Republican nominee?
$39.6K
NOV 3, 2027Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLouisiana Board of Regents member (at-large) and chair
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderFemale
LocationLouisiana
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BackgroundLouisiana Board of Regents member (at-large) and chair
EducationLouisiana Tech University — B.S., Human Resource Management
Notable personal detailsMisti S. Cordell is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. She serves on the Louisiana Board of Regents and became its chair in September 2024 after being appointed an at-large member in January 2024. Cordell has worked in healthcare roles including physician recruiter and physician liaison/accounts manager, and she has been involved in Republican Party organizations in Ouachita Parish. She earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Louisiana Tech University and lives in Monroe, Louisiana with her husband Hardeman Cordell; they have two sons.
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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 updatedJul 10, 2026
Misti Cordell is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional elections have been delayed and the state is redrawing its U.S. House map after a Supreme Court ruling. The changes affect the 5th Congressional District race and could shift the timing and shape of the Democratic nomination contest. The broader redistricting fight is still unfolding, and the new map may face further legal challenges.
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Articles
PPOLITICO2 months ago
With House primary delay, Louisiana thrust into election chaos
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AABC17News.com2 months ago
Supreme Court decision sets off gerrymandering scramble
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BRBaton Rouge Advocate2 months ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
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WWBRZ3 months ago
2une In Previews: District 5 Republican candidates taking stage in debate ahead of election
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Polls
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
LA-05 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Misti Cordell for LA-05 Republican nominee?
Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association
Advocacy group
Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association endorsed Misti Cordell.
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