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Misti
Cordell

Republican Misti Cordell, Louisiana Board of Regents Chair, runs for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in 2026

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10
endorsements
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Background

Misti Cordell is a Republican candidate running for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. 18 She currently serves as Chair and at-large member of the Louisiana Board of Regents, the state's higher-education policy board, having been appointed to the board in January 2024 and elevated to chair in September 2024; her term runs through December 31, 2029. 216

Cordell's professional background spans healthcare and business. She began her career as a pharmaceutical sales representative for AstraZeneca, later working as a physician liaison and accounts manager for St. Francis Medical Center, and as a physician recruiter for Affinity Health Group in Monroe. Her LinkedIn profile lists her as owner/operator of COR Consulting, LLC, self-employed since January 2025. 1516 She also served on Governor Jeff Landry's Health and Hospitals Transition Team and held roles in Republican Party organizations including the Republican State Central Committee. 616

She holds a bachelor's degree in human resource management from Louisiana Tech University and a bachelor's degree in nursing, earned summa cum laude, from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. 16 Cordell resides in the Monroe/West Monroe area of northeast Louisiana. 1620

Cordell received the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party (LAGOP) for the 5th Congressional District race. 3 She has no prior elected public office; her Board of Regents position is an appointed role. 166

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Louisiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Chair, Louisiana Board of Regents
Website
cordellforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    filing
    Cordell raises $486,602 in first quarter 2026, holds $478,666 cash on hand

    First-quarter 2026 FEC figures showed Cordell had raised $486,602 and held $478,666 in cash on hand, according to her Smarter.Vote campaign profile.

    Misti Cordell (R) – LA-05 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    debate
    Cordell participates in another 5th District candidate forum covering inflation, Iran, farm bill, and AI

    Cordell joined other 5th District candidates at a forum that covered inflation, the Iran war, a farm bill, and congressional responsibilities regarding AI. WBRZ confirmed her participation but did not detail her specific answers.

    Candidates for 5th Congressional District participate in ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 4
    news
    Cordell details Republican endorsement effort in television interview, cites 21 of 39 committee members

    In a television interview covered by Louisiana First News, Cordell described her path to the Louisiana Republican Party endorsement, saying she gathered support from 21 of 39 committee members and began seeking signatures in February.

    This Week in Louisiana Politics: Republican congressional debate, Blake Miguez, Misti Cordell · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 29
    debate
    Cordell advocates nuclear power and opposes extra data-center regulations at ULM forum

    At a forum at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, Cordell called nuclear power 'very effective' and 'clean' as a solution for data centers' electricity needs. She also said she was 'not for extra regulations that would be burdensome on any economic development' in the region, taking a less interventionist position than several other candidates on requiring data centers to cover electricity costs.

    6 takeaways from the 5th Congressional District candidates' forum · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 21
    debate
    Cordell supports Trump's decision to go to war with Iran at online candidate forum

    At a Public Affairs Research Council online forum, Cordell said Iran had 'continuously' chanted 'death to America' and burned American flags, and stated, 'Yes, I support President Trump,' in response to a question about the Iran war.

    Louisiana congressional candidates sound off on Iran war, Trump · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 15
    endorsement
    Cordell wins Louisiana Republican Party endorsement; opponents allege 'backroom deal'

    By September 15, Cordell had secured the Louisiana Republican Party endorsement after gathering support from more than half of the Republican State Central Committee members in Northeast Louisiana's 5th District, beginning her outreach in March. Some opponents questioned whether the process involved a 'backroom deal,' a characterization Cordell disputed, saying 'I did my homework.'

    'LaPolitics': Do controversial GOP endorsements actually ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jul 18
    filing
    Cordell campaign reports $555,686 raised, $406,913 spent, $148,773 cash on hand; $206,000 in personal loans

    As of July 18, Cordell had raised $555,686 and spent $406,913, leaving $148,773 cash on hand. The Louisiana Illuminator reported she had made $206,000 in personal loans to her campaign, indicating substantial self-funding.

    Misti Cordell (R) – LA-05 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Feb 1
    news
    Cordell begins outreach to Republican State Central Committee members for party endorsement

    Cordell said in an October 4 television interview that she began seeking signatures from Republican State Central Committee members in February, eventually securing support from 21 of 39 members in Northeast Louisiana's 5th District.

    This Week in Louisiana Politics: Republican congressional debate, Blake Miguez, Misti Cordell · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Value in Electing Women PAC (VIEW PAC) organization
    VIEW PAC announced its endorsement in a campaign press release. cordellforcongress.com · Sep 23, 2026
  • Winning For Women Action Fund organization
    The group announced its endorsement of Cordell for Louisiana's 5th District. x.com · Sep 17, 2026
  • Republican Party of Louisiana (LAGOP) organization
    The party's Executive Committee voted to endorse Cordell after she obtained support from a majority of Republican State Central Committee members representing the district. shreveporttimes.com · Aug 28, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$556K
Spent
$407K
Cash on hand
$149K

As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA05200(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] Candidates for 5th Congressional District participate in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] VIEW PAC Backs Louisiana Outsider Misti Cordell(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Misti Cordell (R) – LA-05 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] This Week in Louisiana Politics: Republican congressional debate, Blake Miguez, Misti Cordell(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] 6 takeaways from the 5th Congressional District candidates' forum(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Candidates in 5th Congressional District race discuss AI and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Louisiana congressional candidates clash over Trump, Iran ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Louisiana congressional candidates sound off on Iran war, Trump(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] Winning For Women(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] 'LaPolitics': Do controversial GOP endorsements actually ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  11. [11] Republican Party makes endorsement in Louisiana congressional race(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  12. [12] Platform(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
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