As early voting gets underway in Louisiana, Julia Letlow is making her case to voters with a focus on safety, the economy, and education. During Mornings with Brian Haldane, Letlow outlined her priorities as the May 16 election approaches, calling the final stretch of the campaign “crunch time.”
Letlow pointed to recent work in Washington, including progress to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a partial shutdown. She stressed the importance of keeping federal agencies like FEMA operational, especially for Louisiana residents who rely on disaster response and recovery support.
She also highlighted the passage of a long-awaited farm bill in the House. The legislation includes support for Louisiana agriculture, including provisions to help crawfish farmers recover from recent drought conditions that impacted production. Letlow called it a major step forward but noted the Senate still needs to act.
On the campaign trail, Letlow said voters consistently raise concerns about public safety, border security, and affordability. She emphasized the need to protect families and strengthen communities, while also addressing rising costs through domestic energy production.
Education remains a central issue for Letlow. With a background in higher education, she discussed her efforts to shape policy, including legislation tied to parental rights and school governance. She also addressed criticism of her record, stating her focus has been on giving families more control over education decisions.
As the race intensifies, Letlow acknowledged the rise in negative campaign messaging but said she prefers to focus on policy and solutions. With early voting already open, she plans to continue traveling across the state to connect directly with voters in the final days before the election.