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Louisiana U.S. House District 2 Primary Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 11, 2026
Current holder:Troy Carter(Democratic)

The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 Primary Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district. This district includes most of New Orleans and surrounding areas, and the winner will advance to the general election to serve in the 119th Congress.

About This Race

The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 Primary Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district. This district includes most of New Orleans and surrounding areas, and the winner will advance to the general election to serve in the 119th Congress.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 11, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 22, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 30, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Louisiana's 2026 primary election, voters must be registered by October 11, 2026, and can vote in person on Election Day, during early voting from October 22 to October 30, or by requesting an absentee ballot if eligible. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport, or sign an affidavit if they lack ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Troy Carter

U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Troy Carter is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in a 2021 special election and re-elected in 2022 and 2024. A former state senator and New Orleans City Council member, he is seeking re-election to continue advocating for economic development, criminal justice reform, and healthcare access in the district.

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Republican

Jennifer Rogers

U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Jennifer Rogers is a Republican candidate and small business owner from New Orleans who previously ran for Congress in 2020 and 2022. She is running on a platform focused on public safety, economic opportunity, and reducing federal overreach, aiming to unseat the Democratic incumbent in a district that has become increasingly competitive.

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