Trump endorses Rep.-elect Luke Letlow’s widow in special election
The special election is scheduled for March 20
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former President Trump on Wednesday endorsed Julia Letlow, the widow of Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, to run for his seat and represent Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Luke Letlow, 41, died from complications of COVID-19 late last year just days before he was due to be sworn into office. He died from a heart attack following a medical procedure at LSU Health Shreveport to remove a blood clot blamed on the virus.
Julia Letlow (campaign)
The Hill reported that Trump called Julia Letlow a candidate who is "Pro-Life and strong on Crime, the Border, loves our Military, our Vets, and will always protect our cherished Second Amendment."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The news site said she is currently an executive at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. The report said that the special election is scheduled for March 20.