Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R)
Republican Julia Letlow overwhelmingly wins the special election for the fifth congressional district. The seat was previously won by her husband Luke Letlow, who passed away from COVID in December before being sworn in. She said winning is the honor of a lifetime especially in the district she calls home.
“I’m so honored to have their support. I’m excited to get up to Washington. I’m not going there looking for soundbites or be a part of the theatrics I just want to serve the people of my district and bring results back,” said Letlow.
Letlow who garnered 65-percent of the vote is the mother to two young children, Jeremiah is three and Jacqueline one. Letlow said they were with her Saturday night as the results came in.
“They’re a little young to I think understand truly what was going on but they knew everybody was excited and we were having a really fun celebration,” said Letlow.
One of Letlow’s opponents ran for the seat out of concern she would not have time for her two young children. Letlow said women have been juggling for centuries and she is just following the lead of other women who have gone before her.
“We tend to be really great at multitasking and getting the job done efficiently. So I’m going to use all of that, that I’ve learned from other women and just get the job done,” said Letlow.
Letlow said once the state certifies the votes she will be sworn in office. This is the first office Letlow has ever run for.
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