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27-09-2026
The 2026 Louisiana elections center on the November 3, 2026 general election, highlighted by a high-profile race for the U.S. Senate alongside all six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and various state and local offices.
Key details regarding the races and results leading up to the election:
U.S. Senate Race: The seat is currently open after two-term Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy was defeated in the May 16 Republican primary. Following a June 27 runoff, Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow secured the GOP nomination over John Fleming. On the Democratic side, Tensas Parish police juror Jamie Davis won the nomination following the June runoff against Gary Crockett. Letlow and Davis face each other in the November general election.
U.S. House of Representatives: All six of Louisiana’s congressional districts are up for election. Notable contests include:
District 1: Incumbent Republican Steve Scalise faces Democratic challenger Lauren Jewett and independent challengers.
District 2: Incumbent Democrat Troy Carter faces Republican Peter Williams and independent candidates.
District 3: Incumbent Republican Clay Higgins faces Democratic challengers John Day and Priscilla Gonzalez, among others.
District 4: Incumbent Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces Democratic challenger Conrad Cable and others.
Districts 5 and 6: Both seats are open contests following redistricting adjustments and Julia Letlow’s Senate bid.
Election System Context: Under revised state election laws, Louisiana transitioned to closed partisan primaries for statewide offices such as the U.S. Senate (held in May and June), while congressional House races continue to operate on a modified schedule leading into the November ballot and potential December runoffs where applicable.