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Louisiana U.S. House District 1 Primary Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 11, 2026
Current holder:Steve Scalise(Republican)

The Louisiana U.S. House District 1 Primary Election is a federal primary election held on November 3, 2026, to select party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st congressional district. The district covers parts of southeastern Louisiana, including portions of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.

About This Race

The Louisiana U.S. House District 1 Primary Election is a federal primary election held on November 3, 2026, to select party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st congressional district. The district covers parts of southeastern Louisiana, including portions of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 11, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 29, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Louisiana's 2026 primary election, voters must be registered by October 11, 2026. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 21 to October 29, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot if eligible. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport, when voting in person.

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Incumbent
Republican

Steve Scalise

U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana District 1

Biography

Steve Scalise is the current U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district, serving since 2008. He holds the position of House Majority Leader and is running for re-election to continue advocating for conservative policies, economic growth, and hurricane recovery efforts in coastal Louisiana.

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Democratic

Walter Williams

U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana District 1

Biography

Walter Williams is a community activist and educator from New Orleans who is running to challenge Steve Scalise in the 1st District. He is campaigning on expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and addressing environmental justice issues affecting Louisiana's coastal communities.

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