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How outlets cover McMakin · Feb 9, 2026

Dixon McMakin Ends His Congressional Campaign

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

Lead article · Nola · CENTERDixon McMakin exits race for Julia Letlow's House seat | State Politics
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · NOLA

Louisiana state Rep. Dixon McMakin withdrew from the race for the state’s 5th Congressional District, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Blake Miguez made the timing wrong. McMakin said he would focus on his state legislative work.

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NolaFEB 9 · 2:15 PM ET
Dixon McMakin exits race for Julia Letlow's House seat | Local PoliticsMcMakin withdrew from the 5th District race after Trump's endorsement of Blake Miguez.CRED 76BAL 70 PORTRAYS MCMAKIN: NEUTRALNOLA · REPUBLISHED BY THE ADVOCATE
WBRZFEB 9 · 5:15 PM ET
State Rep. Dixon McMakin says he is no longer running for CongressMcMakin ended his congressional campaign, saying he would focus on his work in the Louisiana House.CRED 71BAL 65 PORTRAYS MCMAKIN: NEUTRAL

How outlets portrayed McMakin

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Left: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 0 neutral. Center: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Right: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 0 neutral.

When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. FEB 9: Left 0, Center 3, Right 0.

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