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Austin
Magee

Austin Magee, Republican small-business owner from Franklinton, is running for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026.

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Background

Austin Magee is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. He is a small-business owner and describes himself as the owner of Pittman Industrial, a welding and mechanical company that works throughout Louisiana. 29

Magee was born and raised in District 5 and lists Franklinton, Louisiana as his address on his state candidate filing. He attended high school and college in the district; one candidate profile reports he earned a bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2017, though that detail does not appear on his campaign biography. 1212

Magee has no prior elected office and states on his campaign biography, "I have never been in politics." He entered the race for the open 5th District seat in 2026. 2910

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Louisiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Owner, Pittman Industrial
Website
austinmageeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Sep 29
    debate
    Magee participates in 5th Congressional District candidate forum at ULM

    Magee, a Republican from Franklinton who owns a welding business, took part in a forum at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He expressed skepticism about AI data centers and solar farms, saying they do not create many lasting jobs or improve quality of life. He also criticized expedited approval of AI data centers while local power and infrastructure needs go unmet, and called for a complete ban on congressional stock trading.

    Candidates in 5th Congressional District race discuss AI and ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 14
    endorsement
    Opponent Michael Echols, not Magee, receives endorsement from Rep. Jim Jordan

    Republican Rep. Jim Jordan endorsed fellow Republican Michael Echols in the crowded 5th District race. Magee received no endorsement from Jordan. This is relevant context in the competitive Republican field.

    National Republican leader makes Louisiana congressional ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 12
    news
    Magee listed among nine candidates in Louisiana's open 5th Congressional District primary

    Magee is listed as one of nine candidates for the open seat in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, alongside four other Republicans and three Democrats. Louisiana's open primary is scheduled for November 3, with a potential runoff on December 12 if no candidate wins a majority.

    Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jul 18
    filing
    Magee's FEC fundraising data: ~$9K raised, ~$8K spent, ~$1K cash on hand

    Campaign-finance data reported by ChamberLight, based on FEC filings through approximately July 18, showed Magee had raised about $9,000, spent about $8,000, and held about $1,000 cash on hand. Figures cover his campaign committee only and predate the final months of campaigning.

    Louisiana's 5th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$8,939
Spent
$7,654
Cash on hand
$1,284

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA05283(opens in a new tab)

Sources 7

  1. [1] Less-known 5th District candidates for U.S. House express dismay ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 6 takeaways from the 5th Congressional District candidates' forum(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  3. [3] Candidates in 5th Congressional District race discuss AI and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  4. [4] Louisiana's 5th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] National Republican leader makes Louisiana congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  6. [6] Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  7. [7] Seven Republican candidates meet in Livingston Parish for 5th Congressional District debate ahead of May 16 primary - Livingston Parish News(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
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