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Dan McKay
Democratic candidate in the all-party primary for U.S. House, Louisiana’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Dan McKay is one of three Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th District, against Antonio Wilson (D), Pat Moore (D), Stewart Cathey Jr. (R), Misti Cordell (R), Oscar Dantzler (R), Michael Echols (R), Gabe Firment (R), Austin Magee (R). It is an all-party primary: a candidate with more than half the vote wins outright, otherwise the top two meet in a December runoff, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Dan McKay’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Dan McKay’s campaign has raised $121,182 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $4,998 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$75,668
- The candidate’s own money and loans$41,750
- Other$3,017
- PACs and other committees$747
From donors who gave over $200: $24,700 after refunds, in gifts through July 10, 2026; 45% from Louisiana, 55% from other states. Top states: Louisiana $11,200 (45%), Virginia $6,700 (27%), Colorado $2,700 (11%), Massachusetts $1,800 (7%), Texas $1,000 (4%). 26 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6LA05291 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Dan McKay’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Antonio Wilson (Democratic); Pat Moore (Democratic); Dan McKay (Democratic); Stewart Cathey Jr. (Republican); Misti Cordell (Republican); Oscar Dantzler (Republican); Michael Echols (Republican); Gabe Firment (Republican); Austin Magee (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Julia Letlow (R). On Nov. 3 Louisiana holds an all-party primary for the House: a candidate with more than half the vote wins outright; otherwise the top two meet on Dec. 12. 3 Democrats and 6 Republicans qualified; there are no party nominees (the Democrat listed first is the one endorsed by the Louisiana Democratic Party).
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Louisiana 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Louisiana race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Louisiana
Early voting: Oct 20 – Oct 27. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Louisiana
- Check your registration on Louisiana’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Louisiana
Ballots already cast in Louisiana: 363,685 (early in person and absentee, as of Oct 24; Louisiana Secretary of State): 26% of 2022 midterm turnout in Louisiana (1,410,475) · 12% of registered voters in Louisiana · by party registration in Louisiana: Democrats 43%, Republicans 39%, others 17%
About Dan McKay
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Dan McKay quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney from Bunkie with a background as a prosecutor and public defender. · lailluminator.com (source for Attorney from Bunkie with a background as a prosecutor and public defender.) (archived copy of the source for Attorney from Bunkie with a background as a prosecutor and public defender.)
- U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. · lailluminator.com (source for U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Health care, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Labor: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at mckayforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Dan McKay has used:
Photo of Dan McKay: McKay for Congress (photo of Dan McKay), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Dan McKay been backed by AIPAC?
No. Dan McKay has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Dan McKay had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.