Letlow’s late husband, Luke, tragically passed away due to complications from the COVID-19 virus on December 29, 2020, before he could be seated in Congress. In January 2021, Julia chose to launch her campaign seeking this seat. On March 20, 2021, Letlow received roughly 64.9% of the vote in the nonpartisan primary for the 5th District, winning the seat outright. Letlow is the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in Congress…