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Candidates › LA-05 race › 2025–2026
Antonio Wilson
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, LA-05
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Louisiana US House 5
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- Builder for Louisiana's Future
- A New Way Forward
- Accountability That Builds Trust
- Building Results That Last
- Governing Commitments
- Money
- $71K raised, $40K spent, $31.1K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 88% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · largest committee giver MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS, $5K
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I focus on connecting local workers, small businesses, and industry partners so new investment creates long‑term careers, stronger communities, and real wage growth.
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1. Listen. Design. Align.
I begin by listening closely to local residents, understanding priorities, and shaping a plan that reflects real community needs. Every project starts with clarity, collaboration, and a design built for measurable results.
2. Fund. Build. Deliver.
I secure the state and federal funding required, manage timelines and budgets with contractor discipline, and keep construction moving through each phase—design, funding, construction, and inspection—without delays or excuses.
3. Track. Report. Improve.
I publish every milestone through a public dashboard so families can follow progress in real time. Each step is judged by one standard: whether it improves daily life for people across the district.
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Accountability means every project is tracked, measured, and openly reported to the public. I document funding pursued, dollars secured, timelines, construction progress, and final outcomes through a clear district dashboard. Families can see exactly what’s being built, how resources are used, and the results delivered for their communities.
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Our campaign is defined by a Builder’s Agenda: a commitment to measurable execution, not political rhetoric. We focus on economic development, modern infrastructure, stronger healthcare, resilient rural communities, and full accountability through a public project dashboard. The question guiding every decision is simple: What did we build, and how did it improve life across the district?
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Constituent & Community Assistance is the heart of how I intend to serve Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
Economic Development & Job Advocacy is my plan to stop watching jobs leave Louisiana's 5th Congressional District and start b...
Healthcare & Family Advocacy is my answer to a problem I hear about constantly: families driving hours for basic care, senior...
Government Accountability & Public Advocacy is my promise to treat public office the way I treat a major construction project...
Infrastructure and community development are vital to creating a thriving society in which my community can flourish.
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Helping farm infrastructure, expanding rural markets, boosting resilience, and supporting rural communities.
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I will publish a public dashboard showing projects, dollars, and progress.
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Get InvolvedConstituent & Community Assistance is the heart of how I intend to serve Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. As a builder and community leader from Tallulah, I have learned that the first step in fixing any problem is listening carefully to the people living with it every day.
This service is simple in concept but powerful in practice. I listen to residents, return calls, and respond to messages, then help connect individuals, families, and local leaders with the government and community resources that already exist but are often hard to find. That might mean walking a senior through benefits paperwork, helping a small business owner understand a grant program, or connecting a neighborhood with state and federal contacts about drainage, housing, or public safety concerns.
I treat every concern like a work order on a job site: documented, tracked, and followed up on until it reaches a clear outcome or the next step is identified. Over time, those individual conversations create a district-wide picture of what is working, what is failing, and where federal help could make the biggest difference. That picture will guide my Builder's Agenda for projects in infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development.
Constituent & Community Assistance also includes town halls, public forums, and community engagement events where residents speak directly about their priorities, not just listen to speeches. My goal is for every community, from the smallest rural town to the largest parish seat, to know that it has a direct, reliable line into my office.
When residents see that their concerns are heard, taken seriously, and acted on, trust begins to grow again. This service is how I turn that trust into concrete progress: one call returned, one problem mapped out, and one community voice elevated at a time.
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Get InvolvedEconomic Development & Job Advocacy is my plan to stop watching jobs leave Louisiana's 5th Congressional District and start building the kind of economy that keeps families rooted in place. As a general contractor and business owner, I know firsthand what employers look for when they decide where to invest: stable infrastructure, a trained workforce, predictable rules, and local leadership that understands budgets and timelines.
This effort has several practical focuses. First, I will actively recruit new employers in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture-related processing, healthcare, and technology. That means sitting across the table from site selectors and business leaders, speaking their language, and laying out why this district is ready for investment.
Second, I will fight for small business support, because many of the best jobs are created by neighbors who open shops, farms, and local companies. I will work to expand access to capital, simplify federal programs, and connect entrepreneurs with mentoring and workforce training partnerships through community colleges, technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
Third, I will link economic development directly to workforce training. Good-paying jobs require skills, and too often those skills are taught somewhere else. I plan to push for federal funding that ties training dollars to real hiring commitments from local employers, so that a student who starts a welding, nursing, CDL, or tech program sees a clear path to a job right here at home.
Finally, I will insist on measuring results. Economic Development & Job Advocacy will be tracked through clear metrics: employers recruited, jobs created, average wage increases, and training slots opened. Residents will be able to see not just promises, but progress they can count in paychecks, business openings, and fewer young people needing to move away to find opportunity.
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Get InvolvedGovernment Accountability & Public Advocacy is my promise to treat public office the way I treat a major construction project: every dollar tracked, every milestone visible, and every stakeholder kept informed. Too many residents in Louisiana have seen tax dollars disappear into distant programs without any clear sign of local benefit.
My approach begins with a simple standard: taxpayers deserve to see what is being built with their money. To meet that standard, I will create a public accountability dashboard for the district. This online tool will show the federal funding I pursue, the projects that receive money, their timelines, and their current status. Residents will be able to look up, in plain language, where a road repair stands, how a broadband expansion is progressing, or how much has been spent on a water or healthcare project.
Government Accountability & Public Advocacy also means being accessible. I will hold regular town halls, publish clear contact information, and respond to concerns about waste, fraud, or mismanagement. When constituents raise issues about how funds are used, I will press agencies for answers and make those responses public whenever possible.
As a contractor, I have managed projects where delays and cost overruns were not just numbers on a page but real headaches for families and businesses. That experience shapes how I will question federal agencies, grant recipients, and contractors using public dollars in the district. Schedules, budgets, and quality standards will not be abstract concepts; they will be expectations with consequences.
Finally, I will use the information gathered through this work to advocate for policy changes in Washington that make programs more transparent, simpler to access, and fairer to rural communities. When people can see clearly how money flows and what it produces, trust can begin to be rebuilt, and residents gain the confidence to stay engaged, speak up, and hold every elected official to account.
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Get InvolvedHealthcare & Family Advocacy is my answer to a problem I hear about constantly: families driving hours for basic care, seniors struggling to navigate services, and working parents piecing together childcare just to stay employed. For a district as rural as mine, access to dependable healthcare and family support is not a luxury; it is the foundation of a stable local economy.
This service focuses first on protecting and strengthening rural hospitals and clinics. I will push for federal policies and funding that keep doors open, attract doctors and nurses, and expand telemedicine so that a video visit can replace a long, expensive trip when appropriate. My goal is for residents to know that urgent care, primary care, and maternal care are available within a reasonable distance of home.
Healthcare & Family Advocacy also means standing up for seniors who rely on Medicare, prescription coverage, and home-based services. I will work to simplify access, reduce red tape, and connect seniors with local agencies that can help them understand and use the benefits they have earned.
For working families, I will support programs that combine education, childcare, and job training. When parents can trust that their children are safe in quality childcare or after-school programs, they are more able to enroll in training, take better jobs, and build long-term security. I intend to connect federal resources to local schools, churches, and community groups already serving children and families, turning scattered efforts into a stronger safety net.
I will measure progress in very human terms: fewer closed hospitals, more local clinics operating, shorter drives for prenatal visits, more childcare slots, and better graduation and job-placement rates tied to family support programs. When families feel healthier and less stressed, they are more likely to stay, work, open businesses, and build their futures right here at home.
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Get InvolvedInfrastructure and community development are vital to creating a thriving society in which my community can flourish. Recognizing robust infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and high-quality living for all residents, I focus on advocating for much-needed improvements in water and sewer systems, roads, bridges, drainage, housing, broadband, and more. Addressing these crucial areas, I aim to eliminate the longstanding infrastructure deficits that have hindered growth in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
With a strong personal commitment, stemming from my practical experience in construction and project management, I understand that infrastructure is not just a theoretical idea—it's the tangible projects that influence daily lives. By diligently securing funding and ensuring its responsible allocation, I provide both accountability and transparency in every community development initiative I support.
My approach fosters trust, encourages lasting partnerships, and emphasizes public collaboration. For you, this translates into safer roads, cleaner drinking water, more secure housing solutions, and reliable broadband access that connects you to a world of opportunities. Indeed, you deserve a community where public facilities meet diverse needs, where growth is sustainable, and where each development project creates measurable, positive change for you and your family. I listen closely to the needs of the Lincoln community, as your input steers my efforts. By partnering with me, you invest in our shared vision and play a significant role in shaping the future.
Together, we diligently plan, efficiently execute, and eagerly celebrate the progress we achieve. Join me in this journey towards realizing a stronger, more interconnected future that benefits all of us.
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