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Julia Letlow

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Julia Letlow is a distinguished American politician and academic administrator, currently serving as the representative-elect of Louisiana’s 5th congressional district. She became widely known after the tragic death of her husband, Luke Letlow, a prominent politician who passed away five days before taking office in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.

Early Life and Education

Julia Janelle Barnhill, better known as Julia Letlow, was born on March 16, 1981, in Monroe, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Terry Barnhill and Kathi Barnhill. Julia also had a brother, Jeremy, who has since passed away. She attended Ouachita Christian High School before pursuing higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in speech communications from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Julia went on to complete a Ph.D. in Communications from the University of South Florida in 2012.

Julia Letlow Biography
Real Name	Julia Janelle Barnhill
Birth Date	March 16, 1981
Age	42 Years
Birth Place	Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Nationality	American
Profession	Politician and Academic Administrator
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	Pisces
Physical Statistics

Height	in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimetres – 170 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs
Body Measurements	34-28-35
Bra Size	32A
Waist Size	28 Inches
Hips Size	35 Inches
Shoe Size	8 (U.S.)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
Body Type	Slim
Family
Father	Terry Barnhill
Mother	Kathi Barnhill
Sister	April Barnhill
Brother	Jeremy Barnhill
Qualification/Education
School	Ouachita Christian School
College	University of Louisiana, Monroe (BA, MA) University of Florida (Ph.D.)
Relationship Status

Marital Status	Married
Affair	No
Is she a Lesbain?	No
Husband	Luke Letlow (m. 2013–2020)
Children	Two (Jeremiah & Jacqueline)
Favorite Things
Hobbies	Not Known
Favorite Destination	Not Known
Favorite Food	Not Known
Favorite Color	Not Known

Professional Career

Julia Letlow began her professional career as the Director of Education and Patient Safety for Tulane University School of Medicine. Later, she served as the Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communications at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a position she held starting in 2018. Following the tragic death of her husband in December 2020, Julia decided to run for the vacant congressional seat in Louisiana’s 5th district. Her campaign was successful, with the support of notable endorsements, including one from former President Donald Trump. Julia won the special election held in March 2021 with a commanding victory in the non-partisan blanket primary, thus avoiding a run-off.

Personal Life and Family

Julia met her late husband, Luke Letlow, while they were in high school. The couple married in 2013 and had two children together, Jeremiah John Letlow and Jacqueline Taylor Letlow. Tragically, Luke Letlow passed away in December 2020 at the age of 41 due to complications from COVID-19.

Net Worth

Julia Letlow has earned a reputation for her dedication to her career and contributions to the public sector. Her estimated net worth is approximately $850,000 USD, a figure expected to grow following her recent election to Congress.

Trivia

Julia’s doctoral advisor was Jane Jorgenson.
Her dissertation, “Giving Meaning to Grief: The Role of Rituals and Stories Coping with Sudden Family Loss,” was dedicated to her late brother.
In 2020, Julia was a finalist for the presidency of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
In February 2021, Julia raised $683,000 in campaign funds, the highest amount raised by any candidate at the time.

Julia Letlow continues to make significant strides in her political career, representing her constituents with the same passion and commitment she demonstrated throughout her academic and professional journey.

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