# Julia Letlow

> Julia Janelle Letlow is an American politician and academic administrator serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021. She is the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the U.S. House. She holds a Ph.D. in communications from the University of South Florida.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
- State: LA
- Race: Louisiana U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Monroe, Louisiana
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: https://www.julialetlow.com

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe; M.A. in Speech Communications, University of Louisiana at Monroe; Ph.D. in Communications, University of South Florida.
- Professional background: Director of education and patient safety, Tulane University School of Medicine; director of external affairs and strategic communications, University of Louisiana at Monroe; instructor at ULM, Tulane University, and University of South Florida.
- Public service: U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district (2021–present); serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Military service: None

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Julia Janelle Letlow: https://www.julialetlow.com
- Headshot identity source — Julia Letlow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Letlow

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.082Z

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