Congresswoman Julia Letlow is taking her campaign statewide. She is using the time to listen to voters and learn what matters most in each region.
Listening Across Louisiana
Letlow said the biggest shift in a statewide race is exposure to different local issues. In Houma, flooding and insurance costs dominate conversations. In Lake Charles, energy and LNG remain key topics. North Louisiana brings a different set of concerns.
She said her approach stays simple. Listen first. Then act.
Letlow stressed that people want stability. Many worry about rising insurance costs and whether their children can afford to stay in Louisiana. She said that concern comes up often, especially in South Louisiana.
Flooding and Insurance Top Priorities
Flood mitigation is emerging as a central issue in her campaign. Letlow pointed to levee systems, drainage upgrades, and coordination with federal agencies as critical steps.
She also tied flooding directly to insurance rates. High premiums are pushing families to consider leaving the state. Letlow said she wants to address both problems together by improving infrastructure and pushing for federal accountability.
Bringing Federal Dollars Home
Letlow highlighted her work on the Appropriations Committee. She said the goal is clear. Identify local needs. Then secure federal funding.
She pointed to projects like water systems and hospital infrastructure as examples. She said these efforts show how federal resources can directly improve daily life in Louisiana communities.
Shutdown Standoff Still Looms
While campaigning, Letlow is also tracking a partial federal shutdown. She said Congress must act quickly to fund agencies like Homeland Security and FEMA.
She added that she is refusing her congressional paycheck during the shutdown. Her reasoning is direct. If federal workers are not getting paid, lawmakers should not either.
Letlow said the focus now is simple. Get funding passed and get federal workers back on the job.