MONROE — Democrat State Rep. Pat Moore and Republican State Rep. Gabe Firment will go head-to-head in a runoff election for the U.S. Rep. in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.

The two candidates did not receive more than 50% of the vote Tuesday night, but beaet Republicans Mike Echols, Stewart Cathey Jr., Omar Dantzler, Misti Cordell, Austin Magee,  and Democrats Dan McKay and Antonio Wilson.

Moore was elected to serve as the state representative for Ouachita Parish in 2019. During a candidate forum, Moore said that hearing what people have to say is most important to her. She wants people to know that she can be a voice for citizens.

Firment has been in office since 2019 and currently represents Grant, La Salle and Natchitoches parishes.

During an October candidate forum, Firment touted himself as the most conservative in the race. 

"Not only am I the most conservative, I am the most accomplished legislator. Congress is a legislative body. We need people who have the skills and experience," he said. 

Voters will return to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 12.