Misti Smith Cordell
Biography
Misti Smith Cordell is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Louisiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CORDELL FOR CONGRESS, is registered in WEST MONROE, LA, with BACON, TONI listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $659K raised, $458K spent, and $200K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $430K from individuals and $23K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $207K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Julia Letlow.
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Also running for this seat
13 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.
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