These are the general-election candidates on Louisiana's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Louisiana 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
U.S. Senate
Jamie Davis Democratic
Julia Letlow Republican
U.S. House, District 1
Steve Scalise RepublicanIncumbent
Lauren Jewett Democratic
Randy Arrington Republican
Liddy Glass No Party
U.S. House, District 2
Troy Carter Sr. DemocraticIncumbent
Peter Williams Republican
Lisa Ballay Libertarian
Rocky Beach No Party
Honey Collins No Party
U.S. House, District 3
Clay Higgins RepublicanIncumbent
John Day Democratic
Priscilla Gonzalez Democratic
With a C Walker Democratic
'Kate' Cotten Republican
Tia LeBrun No Party
U.S. House, District 4
Mike Johnson RepublicanIncumbent
Conrad Cable Democratic
Matt Gromlich Democratic
Gordon Heslop Republican
Mike Nichols Republican
U.S. House, District 5
Dan McKay Democratic
Pat Moore Democratic
Antonio Wilson Democratic
Stewart Cathey Jr. Republican
Misti Cordell Republican
Omar Dantzler Republican
Michael Echols Republican
Gabe Firment Republican
Austin Magee Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 6
Chauna Banks Democratic
Pat Forbes Democratic
Rubia Garcia Democratic
Monique Appeaning Republican
Larry Davis III Republican
Rick Edmonds Republican
Michael Mebruer Republican
Blake Miguez Republican
Stephen Wagley Republican
Rufus Craig Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
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Also on the Louisiana ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Louisiana voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Louisiana
The general election is November 3, 2026. Louisiana holds a general-election runoff on December 12, 2026 for any race where no candidate wins a majority. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Louisiana in 2026?
U.S. Senate: Jamie Davis (Democratic), Julia Letlow (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Louisiana on Election Day?
Polls are open statewide on November 3, 2026; confirm your local hours at Vote.org.
When is the Louisiana election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Louisiana 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.