Randall
Arrington
Republican challenger Randall Arrington, a retired naval aviator and former DHS official, is running for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Randall "Randy" Arrington is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Steve Scalise for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He filed for the race with a listed address in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and WWL-TV reports he is originally from California. [11, 18]
Arrington's self-described career spans military service, federal law enforcement, and academia. His campaign statement describes him as a naval attack pilot who served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1997, a DHS Deputy Director, and a university professor at Tulane and LSU. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans. [1, 17]
Beyond his professional career, sources note involvement in community service, including Meals on Wheels delivery work, and service on the SAG-AFTRA Board of Directors in New Orleans beginning in 2023. No prior elected public office has been identified in the sources reviewed. [1, 2]
Arrington uses the handle @DrArringtonPhD on X to promote his congressional campaign. No official campaign website could be verified from the sources reviewed. [4, 7]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsLouisiana congressional candidates collectively raise record $74M; Arrington-specific total not reported
Louisiana Radio Network reported that candidates for Congress statewide raised a combined $74 million during the 2026 cycle, but no Arrington-specific fundraising figure was established in the report.
Louisiana congressional candidates have raised a record-breaking $74 million in campaign funds during 2026 election cycle thus far · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingWDSU voter guide confirms Arrington on November 3 District 1 ballot
WDSU's voter guide listed Arrington among the four District 1 candidates for the November 3 open primary, noting that a December runoff would be held if no candidate receives 50% of the vote.
Louisiana open primary election voter's guide · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsWWL-TV profiles Arrington as Republican challenger to Scalise in District 1
WWL-TV reported on Arrington as a Republican challenging incumbent Steve Scalise, describing his background as a pilot, federal law-enforcement officer, naval aviator, and political-science professor.
Louisiana's 2026 U.S. Senate and House races: Meet the candidates · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsArrington listed among Louisiana District 1 candidates in WWL-TV voter guide
WWL-TV's voter guide named Randall Arrington alongside incumbent Steve Scalise, Democrat Lauren Jewett, and unaffiliated candidate Liddy Glass as candidates in Louisiana's District 1 race for the November 3 open primary.
Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H4LA01162(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Louisiana congressional candidates have raised a record-breaking $74 million in campaign funds during 2026 election cycle thus far(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Randall Arrington - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Louisiana open primary election voter's guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Louisiana's 2026 U.S. Senate and House races: Meet the candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [5] Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026