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Louisiana's 1st Congressional District (LA-1)

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Steve Scalise, a Republican, has represented the district since 2008.

The district includes all or part of 10 parishes (8 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 771,652, a median household income of $78,359, and a median age of 40.2. Of residents 25 and older, 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st District
Steve Scalise

U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Louisiana uses a new congressional map in 2026: Act 2 of 2026 (SB 121), enacted May 29, 2026.

The 2026 election for LA-1 uses the new map's LA-1; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Scalise has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 LA-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for LA-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Steve Scalise (incumbent)Republican$10,638,030$3,885,942Jul 18
Lauren JewettDemocratic$142,677$11,884Jul 18

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
771,652
Median household income
$78,359
Median age
40.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Louisiana senators

Neighboring districts

  • LA-2 · Troy Carter (D)
  • LA-3 · Clay Higgins (R)
  • LA-5 · Julia Letlow (R)
  • MS-4 · Mike Ezell (R)

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