Julia Letlow — U.S. Representative for LA-5
Julia Letlow is a Republican Representative representing Louisiana (district 5), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Louisiana |
| District | LA-5 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1981-03-16 |
| Bioguide ID | L000595 |
Election & Term History
Julia Letlow has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2021.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-14 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for LA-5 | Republican |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for LA-5 | Republican |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for LA-5 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Julia Letlow has cast 522 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Julia Letlow is more liberal than 71% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.434 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 71% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 522 |
| Votes with own party | 98.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 40 of 643 (6.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Julia Letlow in?
Julia Letlow is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for LA-5.
How long has Julia Letlow served in Congress?
Julia Letlow's first term on record began in 2021, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Julia Letlow's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Julia Letlow is more liberal than 71% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 522 recorded votes.
How often does Julia Letlow vote with their own party?
Julia Letlow has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 40 of 643 recorded votes (6.2%).