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On July 13, 2020, Letlow announced that his campaign had raised $572,609, all from donors, with $502,006 cash on hand. Republican state Rep. Lance Harris of Alexandria was second in fundraising with $119,768 dollars 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. Democrat Sandra "Candy" Christophe of Alexandria reported raising $19,212 and spending $29,190, leaving her with no cash on hand in the second-quarter report.<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, all from donors, with $502,006 cash on hand. Republican state Rep. Lance Harris of Alexandria was second in fundraising with $119,768 dollars 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. Democrat Sandra "Candy" Christophe of Alexandria reported raising $19,212 and spending $29,190, leaving her with no cash on hand in the second-quarter report.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/07/13/luke-letlow-rakes-big-fundraising-haul-5th-congressional-race/5427029002/</ref>

On July 22, 2020, he officially qualified for the seat as a Republican, noting that he wants to "continue the great work done by Dr. Abraham, who I believe set the bar," Letlow said. "I'm the only candidate who has gotten results in Washington. I'm proud of what we've accomplished." <ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/07/22/heres-who-qualified-louisianas-only-open-congressional-seat-wednesday/5487037002/</ref> Other candidates qualifying for the seat include Republican Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson of Monroe; Sandra "Candy" Christophe, D-Alexandria; Allen Guillory Sr., R-Opelousas; "Matt" Hasty, R-Pineville; Jesse P. Lagarde, D-Amite; Martin Lemelle Jr., D-Ruston; Phillip Snowden, D-Monroe. On August 24, 2020, the campaign announced the release of its first campaign ad to be aired on television.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/08/24/luke-letlows-congressional-campaign-first-go-up-tv-ads/3428624001/</ref> On October 12, 2020, the campaign announced the additional endorsement of U.S. Rep. [[Garret Graves]] and U.S. Rep. [[Clay Higgins]].<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/10/12/louisiana-congressmen-clay-higgins-garret-graves-endorse-luke-letlow/5965854002/</ref>

On July 22, 2020, he officially qualified for the seat as a Republican, noting that he wants to "continue the great work done by Dr. Abraham, who I believe set the bar," Letlow said. "I'm the only candidate who has gotten results in Washington. I'm proud of what we've accomplished." <ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/07/22/heres-who-qualified-louisianas-only-open-congressional-seat-wednesday/5487037002/</ref> Other candidates qualifying for the seat include Republican Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson of Monroe; Sandra "Candy" Christophe, D-Alexandria; Allen Guillory Sr., R-Opelousas; "Matt" Hasty, R-Pineville; Jesse P. Lagarde, D-Amite; Martin Lemelle Jr., D-Ruston; Phillip Snowden, D-Monroe. On August 24, 2020, the campaign announced the release of its first campaign ad to be aired on television.<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/08/24/luke-letlows-congressional-campaign-first-go-up-tv-ads/3428624001/</ref> Letlow has received the endorsements of the Washington, Tangipahoa, Grant, Lasalle, and Ouachita Parish Republican Executive Committees.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/lukeletlowforcongress/videos/ouachita-rpec-endorsement/659672848015254/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/lukeletlowforcongress/videos/3490505424304934/</ref><ref>https://thehayride.com/community/main-forum/the-first-pec-endorsement-in-the-5th-district-congressional-race-goes-to/</ref> He was endorsed by the Baton Rouge Business Report on October 6, 2020,<ref>https://www.businessreport.com/opinions/rolfe-mccollister-endorsements-steve-carter-mayor</ref> and on October 12, 2020, the campaign announced the additional endorsements of U.S. Rep. [[Garret Graves]] and U.S. Rep. [[Clay Higgins]].<ref>https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2020/10/12/louisiana-congressmen-clay-higgins-garret-graves-endorse-luke-letlow/5965854002/</ref>

The general election is on November 3, 2020 and a runoff election is scheduled for December 5, 2020.<ref>https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/Pages/default.aspx</ref>

The general election is on November 3, 2020 and a runoff election is scheduled for December 5, 2020.<ref>https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/Pages/default.aspx</ref>