January 4, 2021 •
Louisiana Governor Calls Special Election for 5th Congressional District
Louisiana State Capitol
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will call a special election on March 20 to fill the 5th Congressional District.
This seat was previously held by the late Luke Letlow, who died December 29 from COVID-19 complications.
Letlow, 41, had been elected to replace incumbent Congressman Ralph Abraham, who had previously chosen not to seek reelection.
Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, and two children.
The special election would coincide with already scheduled spring elections on March 20 for the primary and April 24 for a runoff.
Until then, the 5th Congressional District will be without a representative once Abraham’s term expires and the new Congress is sworn-in January 3.
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