Austin Magee

Austin Magee's spare time involves more metalwork: blacksmithing, traditional forging and restoring old construction equipment.¹ He and his wife have two children and a 25 acre property, which he describes as “still technically owned by the bank.”¹ He singles out construction equipment built in the 1970s among his restoration projects and says he volunteers in his community.¹

Magee owns Pittman Industrial, a welding and mechanical company that works across Louisiana.¹ He says he was born, raised and schooled in the region, and describes working days that can stretch to 16 hours.¹ His campaign emphasizes practical work, personal responsibility and living with the consequences of decisions.¹

Away from the business, Magee lists hunting, fishing, traditional archery, reading and time with his children and animals among his interests.¹ He describes himself as a political newcomer whose concerns about government power helped prompt his candidacy.¹ He also cites James 4:17 to explain why he views running as an obligation to act on his beliefs.¹

His campaign lists fiscal responsibility, smaller government, conservative Christian values and stronger individual liberties as priorities.² He opposes carbon capture and new data centers, while supporting coastal restoration and federal rules for artificial intelligence.³ He is in a nine candidate field that includes fellow Republicans Gabe Firment and Misti Cordell and Democrat Pat Moore.⁴ The November 3 open primary can lead to a December 12 runoff for the seat.⁵