
Democrat · Louisiana's 5th District · 2026
Antonio Wilson
Wilson grew up in Tallulah and built his career around construction projects, payrolls and aging infrastructure.
Biography
Antonio Wilson describes his working life through construction projects, budgets and the responsibility of meeting payroll.1 The Tallulah businessman also introduces himself as a father and a product of Madison Parish, where he completed his schooling before pursuing further education.2
In that survey, Wilson says he pursued undergraduate study, earned an MBA and continued his graduate education.2 The Secretary of State also lists him on the Democratic State Central Committee for the 19th Representative District, with a term ending in April 2028.3 His professional background is in general contracting and owning a business, with work he describes as planning, financing and completing projects involving roads, water systems, housing and public facilities.1
Wilson connects his decision to enter public life to neighbors dealing with unreliable water systems, disappearing jobs and long trips for basic healthcare.1 He says he has worked with pastors, parents and local leaders on community problems, and proposes judging government work through public timelines, budgets and measurable progress.1
His congressional platform calls for business investment, support for farmers, workforce training, improved roads and drainage, reliable broadband and stronger access to healthcare and education.2 He is one of nine candidates, including Democrat Pat Moore and Republicans Gabe Firment and Michael Echols, competing for Louisiana's Fifth Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives.4 The November 3 open primary can lead to a December 12 runoff.5
Record and controversies
Municipal mayoral qualification rulings
In 2019, a divided appeals court upheld Wilson's disqualification from Tallulah's mayoral ballot under the municipal domicile requirement.6 An October 2026 report identified another mayoral disqualification that year and interviewed Wilson about his residency.7 Wilson said he now lived in Tallulah, attributed confusion to his construction company's Alabama base and linked the challenges to disagreements with local officials about drinking water.7 He is listed in the current qualified House field.8 Federal House membership requires state residence when elected, rather than residence in a particular congressional district.9