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How outlets cover McMakin · Jan 28, 2026

Dixon McMakin Announces Run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District

So far two center outlets have covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · Louisiana Illuminator · CENTERDixon McMakin to join race for 5th District in Congress; Garret Graves says he won't run
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · LOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR

Louisiana state Rep. Dixon McMakin said he will enter the race for the open 5th Congressional District seat. Former Rep. Garret Graves said he will not run, shaping a Republican primary that already includes two other declared candidates.

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NolaJAN 28 · 3:00 PM ET
Dixon McMakin joins race for Julia Letlow's U.S. House seat | State PoliticsMcMakin announced a campaign for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat and outlined priorities for his bid.CRED 76BAL 70 PORTRAYS MCMAKIN: NEUTRALNOLA · REPUBLISHED BY THE ADVOCATE
Louisiana IlluminatorJAN 28 · 8:00 PM ET
Dixon McMakin to join race for 5th District in Congress; Garret Graves says he won't runMcMakin announced that he will seek Louisiana’s open 5th District seat in the U.S. House.CRED —BAL 70 PORTRAYS MCMAKIN: NEUTRALLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

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