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U.S. House · LA-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Dan McKay

Democratic candidate in Louisiana's District 5 open primary

Bunkie attorney and Army veteran with experience as a prosecutor and public defender, campaigning on food assistance, government ethics and Social Security.

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DistrictLA-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Dan stands.

Campaign position

End the war with Iran

  • At the September 21 forum, called for ending the Iran war as a first step toward reducing inflation and everyday costs

Campaign position

Restore federal food assistance

  • Said restoring SNAP funding would be a priority in Congress, in the debate over the next federal farm bill

Campaign position

Pause new data center construction

  • Called for a moratorium on data center construction at September forums discussing AI regulation and local development

Campaign position

Restrict congressional stock trading

  • Supports tighter congressional trading rules, allowing narrow exceptions for mutual funds, blind trusts and unmanaged investments

Campaign position

Protect seniors’ Social Security benefits

  • Joined the September 29 forum participants in supporting protection of Social Security benefits for current seniors

Campaign position

Restrict foreign ownership of farmland

  • At the September 29 forum, supported banning foreign countries from owning U.S. farmland, a major concern in the rural district

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. August 2026

    Accomplishment

    Qualified for Congress

    Qualified for Louisiana’s 5th District open primary.

  • Experience

    U.S. Army veteran

    Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

  • Experience

    Prosecutor

    His legal career includes work as a prosecutor.

  • Experience

    Public defender

    His legal career also includes public defense work in addition to his Bunkie law practice.

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