6 takeaways from the 5th Congressional District candidates’ forum

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 922

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Candidates running for Congress in Louisiana’s crowded 5th District race had the sharpest disagreements over artificial intelligence regulation and economic development at a forum held Tuesday night at the University of Louisiana-Monroe.

Seven of the nine candidates on the ballot for the Nov. 3 primary election participated in the event sponsored by several Northeast Louisiana broadcasters, Monroe-area business groups and the university.

They are running to replace U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow of Baton Rouge, the …

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