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Louisiana U.S. House District 2 General Election

Election Date:December 5, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Troy Carter(Democratic)

The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district encompasses most of New Orleans and parts of surrounding parishes, and the race is significant due to its historically competitive nature and demographic diversity.

About This Race

The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district encompasses most of New Orleans and parts of surrounding parishes, and the race is significant due to its historically competitive nature and demographic diversity.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
December 5, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
November 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
December 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Louisiana, registered voters must present a valid photo ID at their polling place on Election Day or during early voting. Voters can register online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote portal, by mail, or in person at a registrar of voters office; registration must be completed by October 5, 2026, for the general election. Early voting is available from November 19 to December 3, 2026, at designated locations across the district.

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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 Louisiana state senator and New Orleans City Council member, Carter is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform 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 nominee and small business owner from Baton Rouge who previously ran for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District in 2020. She is running on a platform focused on reducing federal spending, securing the border, and supporting law enforcement, aiming to unseat the Democratic incumbent in a district that has trended Democratic in recent elections.

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