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2026 Race · Louisiana

U.S. House (District 1)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Louisiana is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Steve Scalise (Republican), Randall Arrington (Republican), and Lauren Jewett (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Steve Scalise (Republican), who has served since May 2008, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Randall Arrington

Republican

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Lauren Jewett

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Steve Scalise

Republican · Since May 2008

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.4

    Rescissions Act of 2025

  • HRES.2

    To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the...

2026 Louisiana U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Louisiana in 2026?

Steve Scalise (Republican), Randall Arrington (Republican), and Lauren Jewett (Democratic). Steve Scalise is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Louisiana U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Louisiana and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Steve Scalise, a Republican, currently represents Louisiana, serving since May 2008.