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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Dan McKay

Candidate for U.S. House · Louisiana · District 5

DemocratConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Dan McKay is an attorney and Army veteran. His documented educational background includes undergraduate qualifications from the University of Texas and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Roots

  • Military service: U.S. Army, 1970–1973
  • Career: Attorney

Education

  • University of Texas · bachelor’s degree
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe · bachelor’s degree

Background sources checked October 30, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.

Louisiana Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 candidate inquiry (official export) ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.