Changes

On February 26, 2020, U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham announced that he would not seek a fourth term.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/louisiana/articles/2020-02-26/abraham-wont-run-again-for-louisiana-congressional-seat</ref>On March 9, 2020, Letlow officially announced his campaign for the seat and was endorsed immediately by Abraham.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/03/09/luke-letlow-joins-congressional-race-ralph-abrahams-backing/4998583002/</ref> "Luke has played a vital and integral part of every decision I've made in Congress," Abraham said. "If Luke should decide to get in the game he'll have my full backing," said Abraham. Letlow stepped down as chief of staff to run for the seat, a stipulation required by law.

On February 26, 2020, U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham announced that he would not seek a fourth term.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/louisiana/articles/2020-02-26/abraham-wont-run-again-for-louisiana-congressional-seat</ref>On March 9, 2020, Letlow officially announced his campaign for the seat and was endorsed immediately by Abraham.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/03/09/luke-letlow-joins-congressional-race-ralph-abrahams-backing/4998583002/</ref> "Luke has played a vital and integral part of every decision I've made in Congress," Abraham said. "If Luke should decide to get in the game he'll have my full backing," said Abraham. Letlow stepped down as chief of staff to run for the seat, a stipulation required by law.

On May 13, 2020, Letlow he named as his campaign mangager, Andrew Bautsch, who previously served as the executive director of the Louisiana Republican Party.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/05/13/louisiana-gop-director-leaving-run-luke-letlows-congressional-campaign/5182657002/</ref> In addition to Bautsch, he hired veteran fundraiser Sally Nungesser.

On May 13, 2020, Letlow named as his campaign mangager, Andrew Bautsch, who previously served as the executive director of the Louisiana Republican Party.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/05/13/louisiana-gop-director-leaving-run-luke-letlows-congressional-campaign/5182657002/</ref> In addition to Bautsch, he hired veteran fundraiser Sally Nungesser.

On July 13, 2020, Letlow announced that his campaign had raised $572,609, with $502,006 cash on hand. Republican state Representative [[Lance Harris]] of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] was second in fundraising with $119,768 and $117,732 cash on hand. That total includes a candidate loan of $1,200. Republican Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson reported $56,538 cash on hand in his March 31, 2020, first-quarter report. Alexandria Democrat Sandra "Candy" Christophe reported raising $19,212 and spending $29,190.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/07/13/luke-letlow-rakes-big-fundraising-haul-5th-congressional-race/5427029002/</ref>

On July 13, 2020, Letlow announced that his campaign had raised $572,609, with $502,006 cash on hand. Republican state Representative [[Lance Harris]] of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] was second in fundraising with $119,768 and $117,732 cash on hand. That total includes a candidate loan of $1,200. Republican Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson reported $56,538 cash on hand in his March 31, 2020, first-quarter report. Alexandria Democrat Sandra "Candy" Christophe reported raising $19,212 and spending $29,190.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/07/13/luke-letlow-rakes-big-fundraising-haul-5th-congressional-race/5427029002/</ref>