The 5th district encompasses rural northeastern Louisiana and much of central Louisiana, as well as the northern part of Louisiana’s Florida parishes in southeast Louisiana. The seat is currently held by Ralph Abraham, who was first elected in 2014. Abraham announced he would not be seeking re-election for a fourth term, honoring his pledge to only serve three terms in Congress.
About Louisiana’s 5th congressional district in brief
The 5th district encompasses rural northeastern Louisiana and much of central Louisiana, as well as the northern part of Louisiana’s Florida parishes in southeast Louisiana. The seat is currently held by Ralph Abraham, who was first elected in 2014. On February 26, 2020, Abraham announced he would not be seeking re-election for a fourth term, honoring his pledge to only serve three terms in Congress.
Luke Letlow defeated Lance Harris. He was scheduled to assume office on January 3, 2021 but died on December 29, 2020 of complications from COVID-19.
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