Julia Letlow

Julia Janelle Letlow ( ; néeBarnhill; born March 16, 1981) is an American politician and academic administrator serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021. Letlow is the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the House.

After receiving an early endorsement from Donald Trump, Letlow announced her candidacy in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Louisiana, challenging Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy in the primary. Letlow defeated state TreasurerJohn Fleming in the runoff to win the Republican nomination.