Julia Letlow
American politician and academic administrator (born 1981)
Julia Janelle Letlow ( LET-loh; née Barnhill; 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 Treasurer John Fleming in the runoff to win the Republican nomination.
Early life and career
Letlow was born Julia Janelle Barnhill on March 16, 1981, in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the middle child of Terry and Kathi Arneson Barnhill. Her father is an investment adviser. Her mother is a former flight attendant. She graduated from Ouachita Christian High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in speech communications from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in communications from the University of South Florida in 2012.
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