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Louisiana · Louisiana's 1st District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Steve Scalise

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Incumbent U.S. representative and House Majority Leader

Electoral history

Earlier races in Louisiana, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 66.8% · 238,842 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 72.8% · 177,670 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 72.2% · 270,330 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 71.5% · 192,555 votes

    Won
  5. 2016

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 74.6% · 243,645 votes

    Won
  6. 2014

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 77.6% · 189,250 votes

    Won
  7. 2012

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 6, 2012

    R · 66.6% · 193,496 votes

    Won
  8. 2010

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 2, 2010

    R · 78.5% · 157,182 votes

    Won
  9. 2008

    U.S. House · LA-1 Nov 4, 2008

    R · 65.7% · 189,168 votes

    Won
  10. 2003

    House of Representatives · HD-82 Oct 4, 2003

    R · Unopposed (no votes counted)

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$11M
From individuals
$1.7M
Spent
$12.2M
Cash on hand
$3M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026

  • Lauren JewettDemocratic
  • Randall ArringtonRepublican