Julia Letlow

Republican Representative of Louisiana's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

March 16, 1981 (43 years old)

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First Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the House of Representatives
Served as U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021
Holds a Doctor of Philosophy in communications from the University of South Florida
Worked in academic administration and education prior to her political career
Became a candidate following her husband's death from COVID-19 before he could assume office
Won a special election in 2021 with over 64% of the vote and was reelected in 2022 with 67% of the vote
Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Serves on the Committee on Appropriations and its several subcommittees
Member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption
Criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies
Emphasized the importance of rural broadband and infrastructure development
Supported a Parent's Bill of Rights to increase parental oversight in public schools
Encouraged vaccine uptake among Republicans by referencing her husband's death from COVID-19
Identifies as Presbyterian