Candidate for Louisiana’s 5th District, 2026

Michael Charles Echols

R Republican PartyOpen seatElection Nov 3, 2026

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Fundraising

Raised: $3.0M
Spent: $1.9M
Cash on hand: $1.1M
Reported through: Jul 18, 2026

The race

Full race

Seat currently held by Julia Letlow (Republican).

RMisti Smith CordellOpen seat$556K
RSamuel Lee WyattOpen seat$300K
DDan McKayOpen seat$90K
RDixon McMakinOpen seat$63K
RMichael Gabriel FirmentOpen seat$49K
DTania NymanOpen seat$33K
RStewart Cathey Jr.Open seat$14K
RAustin MageeOpen seat$9K

Background

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