Jewish Voter Guide
Julia Letlow
U.S. Senate · LA · Republican
Summary
Julia Letlow is the Republican nominee in Louisiana's 2026 U.S. Senate election and will face Democratic nominee Jamie Davis.
Letlow is currently a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District and has emphasized conservative and America First priorities in her Senate campaign. Her congressional record includes strong support for the U.S.-Israel relationship, Israeli security assistance, and measures targeting Iran and Hamas. She has also supported federal legislation addressing antisemitism and measures concerning international organizations and Israel.
The record
Positions come from public votes, statements and on-the-record interviews. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.
Support for a Strong U.S.-Israel Alliance
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Letlow supported H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provided additional U.S. security assistance to Israel following Hamas's October 7 attack.
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Letlow also supported H.R. 8369, legislation that would prevent the administration from withholding or delaying approved weapons transfers to Israel.
Preventing a Nuclear Iran
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Letlow supported H. Res. 559, which reaffirmed the United States' commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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Letlow has also supported legislation imposing additional restrictions and congressional oversight concerning sanctions relief for Iran.
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In 2026, Letlow voted against resolutions seeking to terminate U.S. military involvement in hostilities involving Iran, supporting continued U.S. military action against Iranian threats.
Condemning and Combating Terrorism
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Letlow has consistently supported measures targeting Hamas and other terrorist organizations and has supported efforts to prevent terrorist organizations from receiving financial or material support.
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Her broader foreign-policy record emphasizes confronting Iran and Iran-backed terrorist organizations as threats to Israel and U.S. interests.
Response to Hamas's October 7 Attack
- Letlow supported additional U.S. security assistance to Israel following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, including the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Fighting Antisemitism
- Letlow voted for H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which would require the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when enforcing federal civil-rights protections.
Protecting Jewish Students on Campus
- Letlow's support for the Antisemitism Awareness Act indicates support for strengthening federal recognition of antisemitism in the enforcement of civil-rights protections on college campuses.
Defending Israel in International Organizations
- Letlow has supported measures concerning UNRWA and other international organizations in the context of Israel's security.
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