👤 About Carl Ray Smith Jr.
Carl Ray Smith Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Louisiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RAY SMITH FOR LOUISIANA, is registered in AVONDALE, LA, with SMITH, RAY listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Republican Julia Letlow.
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🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 5
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2026 candidate profile
Carl Ray Smith Jr.
Republican · Open seat
Running for: Louisiana House District 05
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Biography
Carl Ray Smith Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Louisiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RAY SMITH FOR LOUISIANA, is registered in AVONDALE, LA, with SMITH, RAY listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Republican Julia Letlow.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6LA02249
OfficeLouisiana House District 05
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Louisiana District 05
Primary: May 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Senate primary/runoff only — House primaries were suspended after Louisiana v. Callais and rescheduled as an all-party primary on the Nov. 3 general election date, with a Dec. 12 runoff if needed.