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"Clay"
Higgins

Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana's 3rd District, serving since 2017, seeks reelection in 2026.

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Opponents "Kate" Cotten R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Clay Higgins (born in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. He has held the seat since January 3, 2017, having been first elected in 2016, and has served through the 115th to 119th Congresses. 14

Before entering Congress, Higgins served in the U.S. Army and Louisiana Army National Guard, worked as a business manager, and held several law-enforcement roles, including deputy sheriff in St. Landry Parish and deputy marshal in Lafayette. He returned to uniformed service as a street police officer in 2004 and gained public recognition through Crime Stoppers videos produced for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. 2

Higgins attended Covington High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, though his official House biography does not indicate he graduated from LSU. He was raised near Covington, Louisiana, and resides in Lafayette. 24

On August 7, 2026, Higgins announced he had officially qualified for reelection to represent Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. 7

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Louisiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District
Website
captainhiggins.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How "Clay" Higgins voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
4.5%
with their party’s majority
90%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    Louisiana all-candidate primary scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026; Higgins faces five opponents in LA-3

    Louisiana's open primary is set for November 3, 2026. In LA-3, Higgins faces Republican Kate Cotten, Democrats John Day, Priscilla Gonzalez and Caleb Walker, and independent Tia LeBrun. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two advance to a December 12 runoff.

    Louisiana open primary election voter's guide · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Higgins says he will not run for Cassidy's Senate seat and will seek another House term

    Higgins announced he would not pursue the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Bill Cassidy and would instead seek re-election to the House in Louisiana's 3rd District.

    Higgins says he won't run for Cassidy's Senate seat; says he will seek another term in House · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    poll
    No public general-election polling published for LA-3; model gives Higgins 97% win probability

    A race-information page noted no public general-election polling had been published for Louisiana's 3rd District. A modeled estimate gave Higgins a 97% win probability based on partisan lean, incumbency, and fundraising factors.

    2026 Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District Election · Aug 31, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    news
    Higgins praises EPA proposal for Blue Marlin Offshore Port air permits in Cameron Parish

    The EPA proposed air permits for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port off Cameron Parish. Higgins praised the proposal, stating his office had fought for deepwater projects and he looked forward to seeing the project at 100% production.

    EPA proposes action to unleash American Energy in the Gulf of America · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 18
    filing
    Higgins raised $822,841 and held $595,415 cash on hand through July 18 (FEC snapshot)

    FEC-based figures show Higgins had raised $822,841, spent $551,995, and held $595,415 cash on hand as of July 18, 2026. Challenger John Day had raised $23,097 with $7,385 cash on hand.

    Louisiana's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (LA-3) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted "Clay Higgins has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." Sourced from an archive of Trump's posts dated January 23, 2026, and corroborated by a 2026 endorsement tracker. trump.fm · Jan 23, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House LA-03 · RWon144,42364.3%
2020U.S. House LA-03 · RWon230,48067.8%
2018U.S. House LA-03 · RWon136,87655.7%
2016U.S. House LA-03 · RWon84,91226.5%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$823K
Spent
$552K
Cash on hand
$595K

As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA03148(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Higgins says he won't run for Cassidy's Senate seat; says he will seek another term in House(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] EPA proposes action to unleash American Energy in the Gulf of America(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Louisiana open primary election voter's guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Louisiana's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (LA-3)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
  6. [6] Higgins Qualifies for Reelection to U.S. House, Pledges to ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
  7. [7] Higgins Secures Louisiana Wins in FY27 National Defense Authorization Act - Congressman Clay Higgins(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  8. [8] What Trump Posted on January 23, 2026 | trump.fm(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2026
  9. [9] 2025 Annual Report - Congressman Clay Higgins - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Dec 30, 2025
  10. [10] Higgins Votes to Lower Health Care Costs for Americans(opens in a new tab) Dec 18, 2025
  11. [11] Higgins, Pallone Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 22, 2025
  12. [12] Higgins Votes to Protect Election Integrity in Federal Elections(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2024
  13. [13] Law & Crime - Congressman Clay Higgins - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 20, 2023
  14. [14] Energy & the Environment - Congressman Clay Higgins(opens in a new tab) Oct 18, 2023
  15. [15] Jobs & The Economy - Congressman Clay Higgins(opens in a new tab) Oct 18, 2023
  16. [16] Congressman Higgins Votes for Historic Tax Cuts - Congressman Clay Higgins(opens in a new tab) Dec 19, 2017
  17. [17] Congressman Higgins Votes to Strengthen Second Amendment ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 6, 2017
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