State Senator Stewart Cathey announces 5th Congressional run

Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. announced his candidacy for the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana. He cited his experience as a combat veteran and state senator since 2019 as reasons for running. The new congressional map, affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, now covers parts of northeast Louisiana, and multiple candidates including Michael Echols and Misti Cordell are seeking the seat.