Louisiana will hold a special election for U.S. House, Fifth district, on October 19. Candidates must qualify by paying a filing fee sometime between August 19 and August 21. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Congressman Rodney Alexander. The district is physically large and includes virtually all of northeast Louisiana.

In November 2012, the vote in this district was: Alexander, Republican, 202,536; independent candidate Ron Ceasar, 37,486; Libertarian Clay Grant, 20,194. Thanks to Randall Hayes for this news.