Steve Scalise
U.S. Representative, LA-1 since 2008. Ran in 11 elections between 2007 and 2024, winning 11. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Representative, LA-1Born 1965Software engineer
- In office
- 18 yrs
- Since 2008
- Bills became law
- 1
- 3 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 2.5%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +26.8
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Scalise sits in the U.S. House
Scalise is closer to the center than 43% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Tom Barrett, David Taylor, Scott Franklin
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Scalise’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills17%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. House.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Scalise’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Scalise | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 262–159 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | HCONRES 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to… | No | No | Yes | Failed 189–235 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 214–212 |
| May 13, 2026 | HR 1346: To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure… | No | Yes | No | Passed 218–203 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 233–185 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Scalise was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+26.8 | R+39.1 | −12.3 |
| 2024 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+42.8 | — | — |
| 2022 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+47.6 | — | — |
| 2020 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+46.9 | — | — |
| 2018 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+55.1 | — | — |
| 2016 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+61.8 | — | — |
| 2014 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+67.4 | — | — |
| 2012 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+45.4 | — | — |
| 2010 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+59.3 | — | — |
| 2008 | U.S. House, LA-1 | Won | R+31.4 | — | — |
| 2008 | U.S. House, LA-1 (special) | Won | R+52.6 | — | — |
| 2007 | Louisiana State Senate, District 9 | Won | R+32.7 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $11.2M
- Spent
- $12.4M
- Cash
- $2.9M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| SCALISE FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Seats Scalise has held
- U.S. House, LA-1 · 2008–2027
- Louisiana State Senate, District 9 · 2007–2011
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Scalise has run against
- Lauren Jewett (D) · 2026 election, won
- Mel Manuel (D) · 2024 election, won
- Katie Darling (D) · 2022 election, won
- Lee Ann Dugas (D) · 2020 election, won
- Tammy M. Savoie (D) · 2018 election, won
- M. V. "vinny" Mendoza (D) · 2014 election, won
- Myron Katz (D) · 2010 election, won
- Jim Harlan (D) · 2008 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
In the polls
Included in 1 poll; Scalise’s best result was 42% (Louisiana's 1st District, 2008).
Scalise’s polls in the database →How we know Scalise
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide S001176
- FEC H0LA01087
- Wikidata Q1857141
- Ballotpedia Steve Scalise
- Vote Smart 9026
- GovTrack 412261
- OpenSecrets N00009660
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET