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elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2019, began serving in January 2020, represents District 22, and is chairman of the House Insurance Committee.[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) He announced his congressional campaign on July 1, 2026, seeking the seat being vacated by [Julia Letlow](https://www.edgepedia.org/julia-letlow) as she ran for U.S. Senate.[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/) |\n| Current office | Louisiana State Representative, District 22 (elected 2019)[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) |\n| Office sought | U.S. House, Louisiana's 5th District, 2026 (Republican)[1](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6LA05317/) |\n| Committee role | Chairman of the House Insurance Committee[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) |\n| Education | Louisiana Christian University; Louisiana Tech University[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nFirment is a Republican. He filed as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana's 5th District for the 2026 election.[1](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6LA05317/) The Jena Times identifies him as a Republican state representative.[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nFirment grew up in [Rapides Parish](https://www.edgepedia.org/rapides-parish) and raised his family in Grant Parish. He earned degrees from Louisiana Christian University and [Louisiana Tech University](https://www.edgepedia.org/louisiana-tech-university). He and his wife, Erica, a public school educator, have three children and three grandchildren. He has worked as a small business owner.[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) He lives in Pollock, according to Louisiana Radio Network, though The Jena Times lists him as being of Dry Prong.[5](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/) • [4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n\n## Career\n\nFirment was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2019, representing District 22.[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) He announced his first campaign for the seat almost exactly eight years before his 2026 congressional announcement, and has said his campaign at that time was based on the word \"Trust.\"[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/) He is nearing the end of his second term in the state House.[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/) He currently serves as Chairman of the House Insurance Committee.[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\nIn 2026 he filed as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.[1](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6LA05317/) He announced his campaign on July 1, 2026, at an event in Dry Prong.[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n\n## Issues specific to Firment\n\nFirment's 2026 campaign announcement drew attention to his identity as a rural Louisianan. At the event, he said, \"We need someone in Washington who truly understands life in rural Louisiana – someone who understands what it's like to pay a mortgage, struggle with the high cost of gas, utilities and groceries.\"[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/) He also said, \"We don't need another self-serving politician in Washington. We need a proven conservative who delivers results and that's exactly what I will do.\"[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n\nThe race includes other Republican candidates. Louisiana Radio Network reported that Firment joined at least two fellow Republicans, Monroe Representative Michael Echols and State Board of Regents chair [Misti Cordell](https://www.edgepedia.org/misti-cordell), in the race, and that Stewart Cathey qualified as a candidate in the Louisiana 5th District race on August 5, 2026.[5](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/) The Jena Times reported that as of its writing, Firment was the only candidate to announce publicly from any parish in central Louisiana or the district's southern parishes.[4](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/) Firment said of his position in the field, \"I do think there's an opportunity there for me to consolidate and support central Louisiana. Look, I am not going to ignore any part of this district.\"[5](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/)\n\nThe November 3, 2026, party primary will be an open ballot due to the late redistricting that followed the Supreme Court's ruling on the state's previous congressional map.[5](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/) Firment said of the contest, \"This is going to come down to who's got the strongest record and, who's got the best story and the best ideas.\"[5](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/)\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Taxes and the economy\n\nFirment's campaign website states that he fights for \"lower taxes, stronger families, public safety, and common-sense solutions that put Louisiana families first.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) It also states that he will \"work to unleash American energy production, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs for families and businesses.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\n### Energy\n\nOn his campaign website, Firment writes that he will \"work to unleash American energy production, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs for families and businesses.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\n### Agriculture and rural economies\n\nFirment's campaign states that he will \"defend our agricultural economy, preserve our way of life, and ensure prosperity for future generations.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) The website also states that he will \"support local jobs, strengthen rural economies, and ensure responsible stewardship of our forests.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\n### Gun rights\n\nOn his campaign website, Firment writes, \"Gabe will do whatever it takes to ensure that you keep your guns and preserve the second amendment!\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\n### Sovereignty, public safety, and entitlement programs\n\nFirment's campaign website states that he will \"protect American sovereignty, uphold the rule of law, and keep our communities safe.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/) It also states that he will \"honor commitments to Americans and ensure these programs remain strong for future generations.\"[3](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [FEC candidate filing, Gabe Firment](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6LA05317/)\n2. [FEC 2026 election dates](https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2026pdates.pdf)\n3. [Gabe Firment campaign website](https://www.firmentforcongress.com/)\n4. [Firment announces for Congress, The Jena Times](https://www.thejenatimes.net/2026/07/08/southern-parishes-district-known-florida-parishes/)\n5. [State Representative Gabe Firment of Pollock announces candidacy, Louisiana Radio Network](https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2026/07/02/47235/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US candidates for federal and statewide office › Candidates for the US House › Surnames E to H*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/gabe-firment", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/gabe-firment.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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