Michael Mebruer
Michael Mebruer (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 16, 2026.[source]
Mebruer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Mebruer graduated from West Feliciana High School. He earned a graduate degree from Louisiana State University in 2026. His career experience includes working in healthcare.[1]
Elections
2026
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.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
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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
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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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Mebruer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mebruer's responses.
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Through these experiences, I’ve seen what works—and just as importantly, what doesn’t. One consistent pattern stands out: when systems fail everyday Americans, government inefficiency is often a major part of the problem.
I bring both practical, on-the-ground experience and a strong analytical background to understanding these challenges, and I believe real solutions come from recognizing what actually works in practice—not just in theory.- My top priority is getting government spending and the deficit under control. The current level of spending and debt financing by the United States government is unsustainable. If nothing changes, we risk a serious economic crisis driven by that debt. I believe the solution is not more bureaucracy, but better systems. I aim to reform, simplify, and improve government programs so they actually work for the American people. All while reducing waste and restoring fiscal responsibility.
- My campaign is fully self-funded. I’m not taking donations—from hardworking people in Louisiana or from political machines. When you take money from someone, you owe them. I’m not willing to carry that kind of obligation into Congress. If I win, I win honest—answering only to the people I represent, not to donors or special interests.
- I’m not running for a career in politics. I’m running to fix problems. Washington has too many people focused on staying in power and not enough focused on getting results. I approach this the same way I approach my work: identify what’s broken, fix it, and move on. We don’t need more talk. We need action, accountability, and leaders who are willing to make real changes, even when it’s difficult. No nonsense. Just results.
I feel a duty, not just as an economist, but as an uncle to help build a future that is strong, stable, and secure.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 20, 2026
