5th District candidates stress rural healthcare investment, Medicaid access

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 718

Last Updated: 1 day ago

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Rising healthcare costs remain a top issue for voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election, according to national polls, with candidates in both parties stressing the need to make access to doctors and prescription drugs more affordable.

All five of the major candidates vying to replace U.S. Rep. Julie Letlow in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District said they would focus on shoring up rural healthcare providers if elected.

The 5th District is …

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