The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the six U.S. representatives from the state of Louisiana , one from each of the state's six congressional districts . The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate , and various state and local elections .
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
5
1
Seats won
5
1
Seat change
Popular vote
1,244,254
727,402
Percentage
61.55%
35.98%
Swing
Republican
60–70%
70–80%
Democratic
60–70%
Like most Louisiana elections, these were conducted using a jungle primary that occurred on November 3, where all candidates ran on the same ballot in the primary, regardless of party. Any candidate who earned an absolute majority of the vote in the primary would be automatically declared the winner of the election. However, if in any given congressional district no candidate gained an absolute majority of the votes, a runoff election between the top two candidates within said congressional district would have been held on December 5. The 5th district
Popular vote
Republican
61.55%
Democratic
35.98%
Other
2.47%
House seats
Republican
83.33%
Democratic
16.67%
2020 Louisiana's 1st congressional district election
The 1st district is based in the suburbs of New Orleans , spanning from the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain south to the Mississippi River delta . The incumbent was Republican Steve Scalise , who was re-elected with 71.5% of the vote in 2018.[ 1]
Lee Ann Dugas (Democratic), activist and perennial candidate[ 2]
Howard Kearney (Libertarian), computer programmer[ 2]
Steve Scalise (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[ 2]
2020 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district election
The 2nd district stretches from New Orleans to inner Baton Rouge . The seat was vacated following the resignation of incumbent Democrat Cedric Richmond on January 15, who was re-elected with 80.8% of the vote in 2018.[ 1]
Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste (independent), activist and perennial candidate[ 11]
Glenn Adrain Harris (Democratic)[ 11]
Colby James (independent), U.S. Army veteran[ 11]
Cedric Richmond (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[ 11] David Schilling (Republican)[ 11]
Sheldon Vincent (Republican), retired postal worker[ 11]
2020 Louisiana's 3rd congressional district election
Parish resultsHiggins: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
The 3rd district encompasses southwestern Louisiana , taking in Lake Charles and Lafayette . The incumbent was Republican Clay Higgins , who was re-elected with 55.7% of the vote in 2018.[ 1]
Rob Anderson (Democratic), construction worker[ 12]
Braylon Harris (Democratic), pastor[ 12]
Clay Higgins (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[ 12] Brandon Leleux (Libertarian), restaurant manager[ 12]
2020 Louisiana's 5th congressional district election
The 5th district encompasses rural northeastern Louisiana, central Louisiana, as well as the northern part of Louisiana's Florida parishes in southeast Louisiana, taking in Monroe , Alexandria , Opelousas , Amite and Bogalusa, LA . On February 26, 2020, Republican incumbent Ralph Abraham announced he would not be seeking re-election for a fourth term, honoring his pledge to only serve three terms in Congress.[ 15] Luke Letlow , Abraham's former Chief of Staff, was elected to the seat on December 5, 2020. He was scheduled to assume office on January 3, 2021, but died on December 29, 2020, of complications from COVID-19 .[ 16] special election for this seat was held on March 20, 2021, which was won by Letlow's widow, Julia .
2020 Louisiana's 6th congressional district election
The 6th district encompasses the suburbs of Baton Rouge . The incumbent was Republican Garret Graves , who was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2018.[ 1]
Garret Graves (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[ 23] Shannon Sloan (Libertarian)[ 23]
Richard Torregano (independent), retired electrical technician[ 24]
Dartanyon Williams (Democratic)[ 23]
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