Louisiana voters affirmed their congressional delegation on Tuesday night, delivering clear victories for four incumbents. House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Representative Clay Higgins and Representative Troy Carter all retained their seats, underscoring the state’s continued confidence in its elected leaders.
Speaker Johnson wins Louisiana’s 4th District with 58%
Johnson, the Republican representing the 4th Congressional District, led the unofficial count at 58% of the vote as of 10:07 p.m., according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office. His nearest challenger, Democrat Conrad Cable, trailed at 24%. While Johnson’s seat in the House remains secure, the projected Democratic takeover of the U.S. House means he will no longer serve as Speaker.
Majority Leader Scalise secures 62% in the 1st District
Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican in the House, captured a decisive 62% of the vote in Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District. Democrat Lauren Jewett received 32%. Like Johnson, Scalise will lose his leadership role as Majority Leader if the House shifts to Democratic control, but his personal re‑election is unquestioned.
Higgins retains 3rd District with 56% of the vote
Republican Clay Higgins, representing the 3rd Congressional District, led the race with 56% of the vote. Democrat John Day earned 20%, while fellow Republican Kate Cotten garnered 7%. Higgins’ strong showing reflects continued voter support for his conservative platform.
Democrat Carter dominates the 2nd District
In the heavily Democratic 2nd Congressional District, Representative Troy Carter won a commanding 75% of the vote. Republican Peter Williams trailed with 23%. Carter’s margin demonstrates the district’s solid Democratic lean, while still contributing to the broader state delegation.
The Associated Press called the races, though precincts across all four districts were still reporting as of 10:09 p.m. The results confirm that Louisiana’s congressional delegation will remain largely unchanged, even as the national balance of power in the House appears set to shift.
These outcomes provide a clear signal to both state and national leaders: Louisiana voters continue to back their incumbents who champion conservative values, strong national defense, and policies that protect families and communities. The re‑elected officials are poised to advocate for the interests of their constituents in Washington, while navigating the upcoming transition in House leadership.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
