Louisiana’s fifth congressional district covers the northeastern and central area of the state, including the cities of Monroe and Alexandria.  It’s 48% urban and 51% rural with a population of $748,306. 62% of the population is white and 34% is black, with the median income residing at $36,718.The candidates are Jessee Carlton Fleenor (D) and Ralph Abraham (R). Jessee Carlton Fleenor is a small candidate, and not much can be found on the web about him or his issues. Ralph Abraham is the incumbent and stands for veteran’s rights, modernizing transportation and tax reform. In 2012, Obama won 38.20% of the two party vote during the presidential election, Jamie Mayo won 35.8% of the two-party vote in 2014, Clinton won 34.94% of the two-party vote in 2016 and Democrats won 0% of the two-party vote in 2016.