Julia Letlow

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says Louisiana should have a conservative senator who will not waver, and highlights President Trump's endorsement of her campaign.[1],[6]
• Cites her House record, saying she secured more than $130 million in targeted support for Louisiana for law enforcement, workforce development and infrastructure.[6]
• Names border security and public safety, economic growth, and education, including school choice and parents' rights, as her top priorities.[7]
• Points to the Parents' Bill of Rights, which passed the House in 2023, as the accomplishment she is proudest of.[7],[3]
• Says she would focus on lowering costs for families, expanding Louisiana energy production and supporting farmers, fishermen and the coast.[3]

Background

• U.S. Representative, U.S. House (Louisiana's 5th District) · 2021–present[4],[5]
• Executive Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communications, University of Louisiana Monroe · 2018–2019[4]
• Director of Marketing and Communications; ombudsperson and special projects coordinator, University of Louisiana Monroe · Before 2018[4]
• Director of Education; Director of Resident Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Tulane University School of Medicine · Before 2018[4]
• Instructor and teaching associate, University of Louisiana Monroe, Tulane University and University of South Florida · Earlier career[4]

Education

• B.A. and M.A., Speech Communication, University of Louisiana Monroe[4],[2],[5]
• Ph.D., Communication, University of South Florida[4],[2],[5]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Supports completing the border wall, deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes, ending catch-and-release, defunding sanctuary cities and requiring nationwide E-Verify.[3]
• Taxes
  Supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent, including the no-tax-on-tips and no-tax-on-overtime provisions, and expanding the Child Tax Credit.[3]
• Education
  Supports a national Parents' Bill of Rights, curriculum transparency, expanded school choice and limits on federal involvement in education.[3],[7]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports expanding oil and natural gas production, faster LNG export approvals and offshore Gulf development; backs Gov. Landry's moratorium on new carbon sequestration permits.[3],[7]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, stronger voter ID and voter-roll maintenance.[3]
• Abortion
  Described herself as "100% Pro-Life" in her first House campaign.[5]
• Agriculture
  Supports a Farm Bill that protects crop insurance, expanded disaster aid, and a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland.[3]
• Housing
  Supports reforming the National Flood Insurance Program, rolling back premium increases and more transparency in FEMA risk-rating models.[3]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words