State Rep. Dixon McMakin drops congressional bid

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 342

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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State Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, is dropping out of the race for the 5th Congressional District seat, just days before qualifying.

McMakin announced his candidacy just last month to replace U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, who joined the field to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge.

“The people of our district elected me to serve in the Louisiana House of Representatives, and I am fully continuing that mission,” McMakin said Monday …

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