Joshua Morott
Joshua Morott (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 16, 2026.[sources: 1, 2]
Morott also ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Louisiana. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 16, 2026.
Morott also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 16, 2026.
Biography
Joshua Morott was born in Fort Polk, Louisiana. His career experience includes working as a substitute teacher.[1]
Elections
2026
U.S. Senate
See also: United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2026
Beginning in the 2026 elections, Louisiana elections for U.S. Congress, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission, and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education use a closed partisan primary and primary runoff system. Candidates for those offices no longer run in majority-vote system primaries.
General election
The primary will occur on May 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate Louisiana
Jamie LaBranche (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. Senate Louisiana on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana
Nick Albares (D), Gary Crockett (D), and Jamie Davis (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana on May 16, 2026.
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| Gary Crockett | ||
 | Jamie Davis | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tracie Burke (D)
- Jabarie Walker (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana
Incumbent Bill Cassidy (R), John Fleming (R), Julia Letlow (R), and Mark Spencer (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana on May 16, 2026.
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 | Bill Cassidy | |
 | John Fleming | |
 | Julia Letlow | |
| Mark Spencer | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Randall Arrington (R)
- Markeda Cottonham (R)
- Tracy Dendy (R)
- Julie Emerson (R)
- Chris Holder (R)
- Xan John (R)
- Blake Miguez (R)
- Joshua Morott (R)
- Kathy Seiden (R)
- Eric Skrmetta (R)
- Samuel Wyatt (R)
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U.S. House
See also: Louisiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
Beginning in the 2026 elections, Louisiana elections for U.S. Congress, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission, and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education use a closed partisan primary and primary runoff system. Candidates for those offices no longer run in majority-vote system primaries.
General election
The primary will occur on May 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5
Jessee Carlton Fleenor (D), Larry Foy (D), Lindsay Garcia (D), Dan McKay (D), and Tania Nyman (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 on May 16, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 on May 16, 2026.
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| Misti Cordell | ||
 | Michael Echols | |
 | Rick Edmonds | |
| Austin Magee | ||
| Michael Mebruer | ||
 | Blake Miguez | |
 | Samuel Wyatt | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Julia Letlow (R)
- Stewart Cathey (R)
- Dixon McMakin (R)
- Joshua Morott (R)
- Ray Smith (R)
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2024
See also: Louisiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 4
Incumbent Mike Johnson won election outright against Joshua Morott in the primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Johnson (R) | 85.8 | 262,821 |
 | Joshua Morott (R) | 14.2 | 43,427 | |
| Total votes: 306,248 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Morott in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
U.S. Senate
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joshua Morott did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. House
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joshua Morott did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
2024
Joshua Morott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morott's responses.
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As an everyday American tired of the abuse of power in Washington, I've decided to take a stand against the status quo by running to unseat Mike Johnson. The American people have endured far too long the wasteful spending and constant nickel-and-diming by politicians while they sell out to special interests and prioritize pet projects over our needs. It's time for a change.
None of them seem to remember the oath they took to uphold the Constitution, but I do. As a father of two, including a baby girl I delivered at home, I understand the importance of safeguarding our constitutional principles for future generations. I refuse to shy away from challenging the establishment and will tirelessly fight to restore integrity and adherence to the Constitution, day and night.
My vision for tax reform includes a simple and fair 9% flat tax for all, coupled with abolishing the convoluted tax code that benefits the wealthy and well-connected. I stand firmly for the sanctity of life, support the legalization of recreational marijuana, and staunchly defend our Second Amendment rights.
By electing me as your representative in Washington, you're not just choosing a voice—you're choosing a fighter who will relentlessly advocate for your interests and ensure that your voice is heard loud and clear. Together, let's bring real change to DC and reclaim our government for the people, by the people.- I will fight for each state to have their own F22 to be used by that state for defensive measures.
- I will fight for each state to have its own missile defense to include Iron Dome.
- I will put Americans and The Constitution first when introducing and voting for laws.
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Campaign website
Morott’s campaign website stated the following:
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Air & Border Security Joshua believes in closing and defending our borders by any means necessary. He argues that current congressional funding supports both the invasion and enforcement, resulting in wasted resources and taxpayer money. Joshua also advocates for revamping TSA procedures to adopt Israel's airport security methods, which are less invasive and harassing. Joshua proposes that each state must be provided with an F22 and their own independent missile defense system given the current threats by Russia, China, & Iran. Veterans' Rights Joshua is committed to better serving veterans, proposing the creation of Veteran Retirement Communities for aging and homeless veterans. He firmly believes that no veteran in America should ever be homeless. Economy and Jobs Joshua stresses the need to stop congressional waste on pork projects, which he views as abusive and fraudulent. He attributes high inflation to Congress's excessive spending and emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility. Healthcare Joshua advocates for the repeal of Obamacare or requiring Congress to sign up for it themselves. He proposes extending group insurance to churches and other organizations, allowing members to purchase discounted group insurance through their affiliations. Education Joshua supports abolishing the Department of Education, believing education should be managed at the state level. He emphasizes the need to teach the Constitution at every grade level and to find ways to lower college tuition. Joshua calls for stripping public colleges of their non-profit status until tuition becomes affordable and ensuring profits from college sports are not exploited for outrageous salaries. He also seeks reforms on Pell Grant programs to focus on skills and trades that serve America in the long term, rather than non-skilled degrees. Additionally, Joshua is against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) education and believes all DEI departments should be abolished. He is a strong advocate for school choice via a voucher system. Foreign Aid Joshua is against all foreign aid until America takes care of its own first. He believes that the country's resources should be focused on addressing domestic issues and ensuring the well-being of American citizens before assisting other nations. Term Limits Joshua is a proponent of implementing term limits, advocating for a maximum of two terms for local, state, and federal public service. He also supports activating the Convention of States under Article 5 of the Constitution, believing that Congress will never enact limitations on themselves without external pressure. |
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Joshua Morott’s campaign website, “Meet Joshua,” accessed September 25, 2024
