2013 Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election

none February 2026 September 2023 2013 Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election Louisiana presidential Louisiana's 5th congressional district no United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2012#District 5 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2014#District 5 2014 November 16, 2013 File:Vance_McAllister.jpg 150x150px Vance McAllister Republican Party (United States) 54,449 59.65% 3x4.svg Neil Riser Republican Party (United States) 36,837 40.35% 2013LA5special.svg 244px Runoff parish resultsMcAllister: #FF9A50 50–60% #EE8E50 60–70% #D69850 70–80% #B98A35 80–90%Riser: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander Republican Party (United States) Vance McAllister Republican Party (United States) A special election for Louisiana's 5th congressional district was held on November 16, 2013, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives.http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130807/NEWS01/308070027/Special-election-set-Oct-19-qualifying-month Special election set Oct. 19; qualifying this month August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 The News-Star Greg Hilburn Monroe, Louisiana October 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025145119/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130807/NEWS01/308070027/Special-election-set-Oct-19-qualifying-month dead Incumbent Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander resigned on September 26, 2013, to become the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs under Governor Bobby Jindal.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/rodney_alexander_to_join_jinda.html https://archive.today/20130807193655/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/rodney_alexander_to_join_jinda.html dead August 7, 2013 Rodney Alexander to join Jindal administration, departure from Congress will trigger special election August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy The primary election was held on October 19, 2013. Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party. As no candidate received 50 percent plus one vote during the primary election, the general election was held on November 16 between the top two candidates in the primary, Republicans Neil Riser, a state senator from Columbia in Caldwell Parish, and Vance McAllister, a businessman from Swartz.McGaughy Lauren Political newcomer Vance McAllister wins 5th District special election https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_a44afb67-769e-54bb-ad8a-96489d0b11df.html NOLA.com en November 7, 2013 In the general election, McAllister handily defeated Riser to win the seat. 2 Background On August 6, 2013, Alexander announced that he would not seek a seventh term in the House in the 2014 congressional elections. He cited his weariness with partisanship in Washington, D.C., as the primary reason for his decision to retire.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/158602-rodney-alexander-to-retire-from-house/ Alexandra Jaffe, "Rodney Alexander to retire from House" 6 August 2013 thehill.com August 6, 2013 On August 7, Alexander moved up his timetable for departure from Congress. He resigned his seat effective September 26. Alexander joined the administration of Governor Bobby Jindal as the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.http://theadvocate.com/home/6722936-125/us-rep-alexander-joining-jindal Jordan Blum, Veterans job speeds D.C. exit Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130825030603/http://theadvocate.com/home/6722936-125/us-rep-alexander-joining-jindal August 25, 2013 Controversy The day after Alexander announced his resignation, Republican state senator Neil Riser publicly declared his candidacy and launched his website. Within days, he had hired a campaign manager and started distributing campaign material. Riser's unusually fast response to the unexpected announcement of the special election led to charges of favoritism by Alexander and Governor Jindal. Specifically, that they colluded to declare Alexander's appointment to the State Cabinet in a surprise announcement and ensure a short filing period so as to benefit Riser, who, it was alleged, knew of Alexander's plans in advance.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/louisiana_5th_congress_riser_a.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130827132202/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/louisiana_5th_congress_riser_a.html dead August 27, 2013 Crowded field, controversy brings uncertainty to Louisiana's 5th Congressional District race August 26, 2013 August 28, 2013 Nola.com Riser had filed documents with the Federal Election Commission to run in the special election the day before Alexander announced his resignation, although he claimed that this was a "clerical error" on the part of the FEC.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/neil_riser_says_fec_made_mista.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130826055632/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/neil_riser_says_fec_made_mista.html dead August 26, 2013 Louisiana Sen. Neil Riser says FEC made mistake in candidacy records August 23, 2013 August 28, 2013 Nola.com Additionally, Riser had traveled through the district for several months with Alexander before the announcement and had been endorsed by every Republican congressman from Louisiana within days. An editorial by The Town Talk said: "If this feels a lot like someone has stolen your vote, well, let’s just say you’re not alone."http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130818/OPINION/308180006/Our-View-Louisiana-s-5th-District-really-early-Riser Our View: In Louisiana's 5th District, a really early Riser August 19, 2013 August 22, 2013 The Town TalkAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Republican state representative Jay Morris declared his candidacy and accused Alexander and Jindal of trying to "rig the election", adding that "it appears to me some sort of deal was made to grant an advantage to [Riser]. It disturbs me and should disturb everyone that an election could be manipulated like this."http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/special_election_for_alexander.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130827022235/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/special_election_for_alexander.html dead August 27, 2013 Jindal administration says special congressional election not rigged August 13, 2013 August 22, 2013 Nola.com Lauren McGaughyhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/308130029/Morris-Jindal-Alexander-conspired-rig-election Morris: Jindal, Alexander conspired 'to rig' election August 13, 2013 August 22, 2013 The News Star Greg Hilburn June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610205845/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/308130029/Morris-Jindal-Alexander-conspired-rig-election dead Democratic state senator Rick Gallot had considered joining the race but declined, citing the short time frame and unexpected nature of the announcement.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_sen_rick_gallot_will_not.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130927124512/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_sen_rick_gallot_will_not.html dead September 27, 2013 State Sen. Rick Gallot will not seek Louisiana's 5th Congressional District seat August 15, 2013 August 22, 2013 Nola.com Lauren McGaughy When declaring his candidacy, Democrat Jamie Mayo, the mayor of Monroe, said that he assumed the allegations were true, "but I'm not doing to cry over spilled milk."http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/monroe_mayor_jumps_into_5th_co.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130823151224/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/monroe_mayor_jumps_into_5th_co.html dead August 23, 2013 Monroe Mayor jumps into 5th congressional district race August 16, 2013 August 28, 2013 Nola.com Lauren McGaughy Republican Public Service Commissioner and former Congressman Clyde C. Holloway said that his candidacy for the seat was motivated by suspicions that Alexander and Jindal wanted Riser to win, saying: "This thing stinks... I feel like we tried to have an appointed congressman by the governor and by Rodney... Without any doubt, I think they've been orchestrating this for months."http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/21/4251846/5th-district-race-sign-up-period.html 14 candidates in 5th District congressional race August 21, 2013 August 22, 2013 Charlotte Observer Melinda Deslatte dead https://archive.today/20130822141336/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/21/4251846/5th-district-race-sign-up-period.html August 22, 2013http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130821/NEWS01/308210028/Monroe-s-Morris-yet-qualify-5th-Cong-Dist-seat-BR-s-Zaitoon-does Fourteen qualify for 5th Congressional District seat August 21, 2013 August 22, 2013 Nola.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150610223736/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130821/NEWS01/308210028/Monroe-s-Morris-yet-qualify-5th-Cong-Dist-seat-BR-s-Zaitoon-does June 10, 2015 The state's junior U.S. Senator, Republican David Vitter, declined to make an endorsement and said that "it's a very quick election. And it's obvious that didn't happen by accident." Attorney Ed Tarpley, who had considered running, said that "Everywhere I go without exception people are angry about what happened. [The short time frame means voters are] deprived of the normal election cycle."http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/a_closer_look_at_louisianas_5t.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130822071432/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/a_closer_look_at_louisianas_5t.html dead August 22, 2013 A closer look at those scrambling to enter Louisiana's 5th congressional district race August 16, 2013 August 22, 2013 Nola.com Lauren McGaughy The Jindal administration has responded that the election was not rigged, with press secretary Sean Lansing saying: "There is no truth to [the] claims." Timmy Teepell, who previously worked as a political consultant for Riser and as Jindal's Chief of Staff said: "It's a free country, and nobody is prevented from running. Is two weeks not enough time... to get to Baton Rouge to qualify to run next week?" Alexander said, "There was no deal", and Riser added, "I don’t think it was any secret that I wanted to eventually run for the seat. I've been clear the past two years about my intention to run." After Riser announced that he would run for Congress, Teepell and his Virginia-based On Message, Inc., assumed management of the campaign.http://theadvocate.com/home/6863564-125/riser-claims-fec-mistaken Riser claims FEC mistaken Baton Rouge Morning Advocate Baton Rouge Morning Advocate October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195227/http://theadvocate.com/home/6863564-125/riser-claims-fec-mistaken October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Candidates Republican Party Declared Clyde C. Holloway, Public Service Commissioner and former U.S. Representative from Rapides Parishhttp://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/SearchForCandidates/Pages/default.aspx Search for candidates August 22, 2013 sos.la.gov Vance McAllister, businessman Jay Morris, state representativehttp://www.ouachitacitizen.com/news.php?id=12923 Morris to qualify for 5th District race August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 The Ouachita Citizen Sam Hanna, Jr. Neil Riser, state senator Phillip "Blake" Weatherly, engineerhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/two_more_candidates_jump_into.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130823150213/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/two_more_candidates_jump_into.html dead August 23, 2013 Three more candidates jump into 5th District race August 20, 2013 August 21, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy Declined Elbert Guillory, state senatorhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/elbert_guillory_considering_se.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130820055440/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/elbert_guillory_considering_se.html dead August 20, 2013 Elbert Guillory considering U.S. Senate, Louisiana lieutenant governor run August 14, 2013 August 15, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy Jeff Guerriero, attorney Jonathan Johnson, Alexander's State Directorhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130806/NEWS01/308060056/Potential-candidates-begin-positioning Potential candidates begin positioning August 6, 2013 August 8, 2013 The News-Star Greg Hilburn dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130810043030/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130806/NEWS01/308060056/Potential-candidates-begin-positioning August 10, 2013 Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty and CEO of Duck Commander Ed Tarpley, Alexandria attorney; Grant Parish district attorney from 1991 to 1997 Adam Terry, Alexander's Chief of Staffhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/308130034/Terry-won-t-run-field-remains-crowded Terry won't run; field remains crowded August 13, 2013 August 15, 2013 The News-Star Greg Hilburn October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029171811/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/308130034/Terry-won-t-run-field-remains-crowded dead Mike Walsworth, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/politicians-position-to-succeed-alexander-the-field/ Candidates Line Up for New Special Election The Field #LA05 August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston August 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130811084437/http://atr.rollcall.com/politicians-position-to-succeed-alexander-the-field/ dead Bob Webber, Ouachita Parish School Superintendenthttp://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130814/BREAKING_NEWS/308140037/Ouachita-s-Webber-considering-U-S-Congress-run Ouachita's Webber considering U.S. Congress run August 14, 2013 August 15, 2013 The News-Star Barbara LeaderAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Endorsements Vance McAllister Phil Robertson, founder and President of Duck Commander and star of Duck Dynastyhttp://vancemcallisterforcongress.com/newsevents.html Join Me for a Family Fun Day with Duck Commander Phil Robertson vancemcallisterforcongress.com September 28, 2013 dead https://archive.today/20130928202147/http://vancemcallisterforcongress.com/newsevents.html September 28, 2013 Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and star of Duck Dynastyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/14/willie-robertson-duck-dynasty-louisiana-congress-e/ Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson endorses 'good buddy' in La. House race November 14, 2013 November 17, 2013 The Washington Times Jessica Chasmar Jamie Mayo, Democratic Mayor of Monroe and third-place candidate in the primaryhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/proart/20131028/news01/310280038/mayo-supports-more-approachable-mcallister?pagerestricted=1 Mayo supports more approachable McAllister Monroe News-Star October 29, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131031201303/http://www.thenewsstar.com/proart/20131028/news01/310280038/mayo-supports-more-approachable-mcallister?pagerestricted=1 October 31, 2013 Clyde C. Holloway, Republican Public Service Commissioner and fourth-place candidate in the primary http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/holloway_endorses_mcallister_a.html https://archive.today/20131110230216/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/holloway_endorses_mcallister_a.html dead November 10, 2013 Holloway endorses McAllister ahead of 5th Congressional District election New Orleans Times-Picayune 2013-11-10 2013-11-05 Lauren McGaughy New Orleans Neil Riser Politicians Rodney Alexander, outgoing U.S. Representative Charles Boustany, U.S. Representativehttp://www.kplctv.com/story/23086295/boustany-endorses-state-senator-for-5th-district Boustany, Fleming endorse state senator for 5th District August 8, 2013 August 9, 2013 KPLCTV Eric Cantor, House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative from Virginiahttp://atr.rollcall.com/eric-cantor-backs-candidate-in-louisiana-house-special/ Eric Cantor Backs Candidate in Louisiana House Special August 22, 2013 August 22, 2013 Roll Call Emily Cahn August 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130822172239/http://atr.rollcall.com/eric-cantor-backs-candidate-in-louisiana-house-special/ dead John Fleming, U.S. Representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/louisiana-congressman-to-endorse-candidate-for-alexanders-seat/ Louisiana Congressman to Endorse Candidate for Alexander's Seat #LA05 August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston August 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130811121151/http://atr.rollcall.com/louisiana-congressman-to-endorse-candidate-for-alexanders-seat/ dead Steve Scalise, U.S. Representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/third-congressman-backs-republican-in-louisiana-special-election/ Third Congressman Backs Republican in Louisiana Special Election #LA05 August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston August 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130812131658/http://atr.rollcall.com/third-congressman-backs-republican-in-louisiana-special-election/ dead Mike Walsworth, state senator Organizations FreedomWorkshttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/freedomworks_blanco_dardenne_c.html https://archive.today/20131028142624/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/freedomworks_blanco_dardenne_c.html dead October 28, 2013 FreedomWorks, Ethics Board and Public Records: Capitol Digest for Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 October 26, 2013 October 28, 2013 nola.com The Tea Party of Louisiana Democratic Party Declared Marcus Hunter, state representative Robert Johnson, state representativehttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_rep_robert_johnson_in_du.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130818104018/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_rep_robert_johnson_in_du.html dead August 18, 2013 State Rep. Robert Johnson in, 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson out in race for Louisiana 5th District seat August 14, 2013 August 15, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy Jamie Mayo, Mayor of Monroehttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/monroe_mayor_jumps_into_5th_co.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130823151224/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/monroe_mayor_jumps_into_5th_co.html dead August 23, 2013 Monroe Mayor jumps into 5th congressional district race August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy Weldon Russell, former state representative Declined Rick Gallot, state senatorhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_sen_rick_gallot_will_not.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130927124512/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/state_sen_rick_gallot_will_not.html dead September 27, 2013 State Sen. Rick Gallot will not seek Louisiana's 5th Congressional District seat August 15, 2013 August 16, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy Katrina Jackson, state representativehttp://www.myarklamiss.com/story/who-is-running-for-rodney-alexanders-seat/d/story/D_Tz94B-0kqbUCI-TGGSmA Who is Running for Rodney Alexander's Seat? August 8, 2013 August 9, 2013 myarklamiss Rick Lawton August 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130812213340/http://www.myarklamiss.com/story/who-is-running-for-rodney-alexanders-seat/d/story/D_Tz94B-0kqbUCI-TGGSmA dead Charles Kincade, attorneyhttp://www.knoe.com/story/23156843/charles-kincade-not-running-for-5th-district-seat Charles Kincade not running for 5th District seat August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 KNOE-TV Brandon Rodgers https://web.archive.org/web/20130818123543/http://www.knoe.com/story/23156843/charles-kincade-not-running-for-5th-district-seat August 18, 2013 dead Jacques Roy, Mayor of Alexandriahttp://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130817/NEWS01/308170017/Mayor-Jacques-Roy-won-t-seek-congressional-seat Alexandria mayor won't seek congressional seat August 18, 2013 August 20, 2013 The Town Talk Jeff MatthewsAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Libertarian Party Declared Henry Herford Jr., farmer and former chairman of the Louisiana Republican State Conventionhttp://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130820/NEWS01/130820012/Herford-Mayo-Weatherly-qualify-Louisiana-s-5th-Congressional-District-race Herford, Mayo, Weatherly qualify for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District race August 20, 2013 August 21, 2013 The Town Talk Mike HastenAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Samir B. A. Zaitoon, life insurance agent Others Declared Eliot Barron (Green), realtor Tom Gibbs (Independent), oil and gas land owner Peter Williams (Independent), tree farmer Jungle primary Polling Other polls that were not made public showed that Riser was a "lock" to make the runoff with Holloway "consistently" polling in second place. Morris, McAllister and Mayo also had the potential to make the runoff, with McAllister seen as the most likely to benefit from a slip in support for Holloway.http://www.rollcall.com/news/louisiana_special_riser_is_sitting_pretty_but_who_will_he_face_in_runoff-228372-1.html Louisiana Special: Riser Is Sitting Pretty, but Who Will He Face in Runoff? October 11, 2013 October 15, 2013 Roll Call Emily Cahn Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeffGuerriero (R) MarcusHunter (D) RobertJohnson (D) JamieMayo (D) JayMorris (R) NeilRiser (R) UndecidedJMC EnterprisesJMC Enterprises August 16, 2013 755 ± 3.6% 5% 5% 11% 11% 10% 29% 29% Results thumb|Primary parish results #E27F7F Riser #D72F30 70–80% #D75D5D 60–70% #E27F7F 50–60% #FFB2B2 40–50% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFE0EA 20–30%#FF9A50 McAllister #FFDAC1 20–30% #EE8E50 60–70%#7996E2 Mayo #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60%#FFD21A Holloway #FFE680 30–40%#51C2C2 Johnson #D0F9F9 20–30% #2AACAC 60–70%#5FD35F Russell #C0F0C0 20–30% Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election jungle primaryLouisiana Secretary of State – Congressional Election Results Republican Party (United States) Neil Riser 33,045 31.97% Republican Party (United States) Vance McAllister 18,386 17.79% Democratic Party (United States) Jamie Mayo 15,317 14.82% Republican Party (United States) Clyde C. Holloway 11,250 10.88% Democratic Party (United States) Robert Johnson 9,971 9.65% Republican Party (United States) Jay Morris 7,083 6.85% Democratic Party (United States) Marcus Hunter 3,088 2.99% Democratic Party (United States) Weldon Russell 2,554 2.47% Libertarian Party (United States) Henry Herford, Jr. 886 0.86% Republican Party (United States) Phillip "Blake" Weatherly 517 0.5% Green Party (United States) Eliot Barron 492 0.48% Independent (politician) Peter Williams 335 0.32% Independent (politician) Tom Gibbs 324 0.31% Libertarian Party (United States) Samir B. A. Zaitoon 129 0.12% 103,337 100% 21.5%http://electionresults.sos.la.gov/graphical/ Louisiana Secretary of State - Live Election Results 2013-10-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20111027143705/http://electionresults.sos.la.gov/graphical/ 2011-10-27 dead General election Candidates Vance McAllister, businessman (Republican) Neil Riser, funeral home owner and state senator (Republican) Campaign Riser was the heavy favorite to win and McAllister was thought to have little chance of pulling off an upset.http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/6773261-123/riser-alexander-and-jindal James Gill: Riser, Alexander and Jindal November 3, 2013 November 17, 2013 The Advocate James Gill dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130826215735/http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/6773261-123/riser-alexander-and-jindal August 26, 2013 Riser raised and spent more money than McAllister, who largely self-financed his campaign. While Riser was backed by both the Republican establishment and the Tea Party, McAllister boasted endorsements from the stars of the television show Duck Dynasty. During the campaign, McAllister ran to Riser's left, particularly on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Riser spoke only of repealing the law whereas McAllister argued that with a Democratic majority in the Senate, repeal had no chance of success and that the two parties should work together to improve the law. He also emphasized his support for two of its key components: the Medicaid expansion and preventing insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/obamacare-louisiana-republicans-election-99766.html A GOP split over Obamacare in Louisiana race November 12, 2013 November 17, 2013 Politico Alex Isenstadt Riser campaigned on his experience and his opposition to President Obama.https://www.foxnews.com/politics/duck-dynasty-backed-candidate-wins-louisiana-congressional-election/ Duck Dynasty'-backed candidate wins Louisiana congressional election November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 Fox News McAllister campaigned as a pragmatic outsider and won over voters who were frustrated with Congress and politicians in general.http://www.shreveporttimes.com/viewart/20131116/ELECTION/131116015/Vance-McAllister-wins-5th-District-congressional-seat Vance McAllister wins 5th District congressional seat November 16, 2013 November 17, 2013 Shreveport Times Melinda Deslattehttp://theadvocate.com/home/7602498-125/mcallister-apparent-winner-in-5th McAllister apparent winner in 5th District November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 The Advocate June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610204036/http://theadvocate.com/home/7602498-125/mcallister-apparent-winner-in-5th deadhttp://theadvocate.com/home/7557395-125/mcallister-is-a-first-time-candidate McAllister is a first-time candidate in the 5th congressional district race November 13, 2013 November 17, 2013 The Advocate June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610231423/http://theadvocate.com/home/7557395-125/mcallister-is-a-first-time-candidate deadhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/17/republican-vance-mcallister-house-election-louisiana Republican outsider Vance McAllister wins House seat in Louisiana November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 The Guardianhttp://atr.rollcall.com/newcomer-mcallister-wins-special-election-in-louisiana/ Newcomer McAllister Wins Special Election in Louisiana November 16, 2013 November 17, 2013 Roll Call November 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131118162849/http://atr.rollcall.com/newcomer-mcallister-wins-special-election-in-louisiana/ dead Results Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election, 2013 Republican Party (United States) Vance McAllister 54,450 59.65% N/Ahttps://voterportal.sos.la.gov/static/#!/2013-11-16/resultsRace/Congressional Louisiana Secretary of State - Election Results Republican Party (United States) Neil Riser 36,840 40.35% N/A 91,286 100.0% N/A 18.9% Republican Party (United States) References 2 External links Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election, 2013 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Louisiana 2013 05 Louisiana 05 2013 05 special Louisiana 2013 05 Category:2013 Louisiana elections United States House of Representatives 2013 05