U.S. House, Louisiana, District 5
Results
About This Race
Nov.
4
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Polls Close: 9 p.m. ET
The Candidate
Rodney Alexander (R, Incumbent)
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Insurance Agent
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Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 658,692 | 162,095 | 484,140 | 7% |
Previous LA Election Results
Democratic Presidential Primary (Feb. 9, 2008)
Republican Presidential Primary (Feb. 9, 2008)
Louisiana Demographics
- Population: 638,517
- Gender: 48.5% male, 51.5% female
- Age: 73.0% 18 years and over; 13.1% 65 years and over; Median age: 34.3
- Median Household Income: $27,453
- Families Below Poverty Level: 18.7%
- Education: 15.5% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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