LA-05 Democratic nominee?
1dDan McKay is now the front-runner at 14%, with a 10.5-point lead.
Compare the candidates' live odds and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Live odds | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | $90.0K | |
| 4% | — | |
| 4% | $65.5K | |
| 2% | — | |
| 2% | $33.1K |
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
Key developments affecting the candidates, polls and prediction market odds.
Dan McKay is now the front-runner at 14%, with a 10.5-point lead.
That’s a fresh high for Dan McKay in the LA-05 Democratic nominee race, up from the prior extreme of 2%.
Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
The biggest update is that qualifying has closed, so the 2026 Louisiana congressional field is now set. Louisiana’s 5th District remains part of the court-driven redraw and delayed House primary process. The seat is open after Julia Letlow moved to the Senate race. With the field now set, uncertainty should ease somewhat. The open seat still leaves the Democratic nomination market dependent on the final candidate lineup and any later campaign developments.
Campaign finance totals for the 2026 cycle, including money raised, spent and cash on hand.
D. McKayDan McKay
L. GarciaLindsay Garcia
T. NymanTania NymanSource: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.