State Reps. Pat Moore, Gabe Firment advance to 5th District runoff

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 358

Last Updated: 5 days, 6 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Correction: This report was updated to explain Misti Cordell’s connection Gov. Jeff Landry.

A glut of Monroe-area Republicans on the 5th Congressional District ballot opened the door for a Democrat from the city and a Central Louisiana lawmaker to claim the top two spots in Tuesday’s primary election.

State Rep. Pat Moore, who received and then lost the Louisiana Democratic Party’s endorsement in the race, led the nine-candidate field …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Accessibility

About

FAQ

Email Us