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Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District (LA-3)

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Clay Higgins, a Republican, has represented the district since 2017.

The district includes all or part of 11 parishes (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 770,787, a median household income of $62,445, and a median age of 37.8. Of residents 25 and older, 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Clay Higgins, U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd District
Clay Higgins

U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd 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-3 uses the new map's LA-3; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Higgins has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 LA-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for LA-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Clay Higgins (incumbent)Republican$822,841$595,415Jul 18
John David DayDemocratic$23,097$7,385Jul 18
Tia Marie LebrunNo party affiliation$6,968$3,465Jul 18

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

District profile

Population
770,787
Median household income
$62,445
Median age
37.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%

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

Louisiana senators

Neighboring districts

  • LA-1 · Steve Scalise (R)
  • LA-2 · Troy Carter (D)
  • LA-4 · Mike Johnson (R)
  • LA-6 · Cleo Fields (D)
  • TX-14 · Randy Weber (R)

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