Steve
Scalise
Republican incumbent Steve Scalise represents Louisiana's 1st District and serves as House Majority Leader.
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- positions
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Background
Steve Scalise is a Republican U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District, having held the seat since 2008. He currently serves as House Majority Leader. Born in New Orleans and raised in Jefferson Parish, he was educated at Archbishop Rummel High School and Louisiana State University, where he earned a degree in computer science with a minor in political science. 1211
Before his federal service, Scalise worked as a software engineer and technology-company marketing executive. He entered public office via the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he served from 1996 to 2007, followed by a stint in the Louisiana State Senate in 2008. 2
Scalise is the incumbent candidate for Louisiana's 1st District in the 2026 election cycle. His principal campaign committee, "Scalise for Congress," is registered with the FEC. 134
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District; House Majority Leader
- Website
- stevescalise.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 Steve Scalise 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
- 7.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial 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
- Oct 8newsScalise calls Democrat Abdul El-Sayed 'the common thread' among Democratic candidates nationwide
In remarks reported by Breitbart on October 9 from an October 8 appearance, Scalise argued that Abdul El-Sayed is not an anomaly but rather representative of the type of Democrat candidates running across the country.
Scalise: El-Sayed 'Not the Anomaly' — He Is the 'Common Thread' Democrats Are Running · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsScalise promotes GOP cost-lowering efforts and manufacturing boom in Fox Business interview
In an October 8 Fox Business interview, Scalise promoted Republican efforts to lower costs and credited President Trump's leadership with driving a manufacturing boom. He specifically cited the Avondale facility and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's role in bringing steel there. The account is drawn from Scalise's official press release.
Scalise: House Republicans are Lowering Costs and Bringing Back American Manufacturing · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsScalise and Louisiana delegation back a proposed US Space Academy in southeast Louisiana
Scalise joined the Louisiana congressional delegation in backing a proposed US Space Academy located in southeast Louisiana, according to a press release summarized by Quiver Quantitative.
Scalise, Louisiana Delegation Back US Space Academy in ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsScalise argues local communities—not federal government—should decide on data centers and AI infrastructure
In remarks summarized from a House-floor statement, Scalise argued that local communities should decide whether to welcome data centers, citing economic benefits and the need for the U.S. to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
Steve Scalise Says Local Communities Should Decide on ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsWWL-TV voter guide lists Scalise alongside three other District 1 candidates for Nov. 3 primary
A WWL-TV voter guide published September 12 listed Steve Scalise (R), Randall Arrington (R), Lauren Jewett (D), and E. 'Liddy' Glass (no party) on the Louisiana 1st District ballot for the November 3 open primary. If no candidate wins a majority, a December 12 runoff is possible.
Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 26filingScalise FEC pre-primary disclosure: $47,600 raised, $173,100 spent, $3.9M cash on hand
A pre-primary FEC disclosure summarized by Quiver Quantitative showed Scalise raised $47,600, spent $173,100, and held approximately $3.9 million cash on hand for the reporting period ending July 26. Figures are from Quiver's summary and were not independently verified against the underlying FEC filing.
Steve Scalise Says Local Communities Should Decide on ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Donald Trump officialTrump posted his "Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election" of Steve Scalise. trump.fm · Jan 23, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House LA-01 · R | Won | 177,670 | 72.8% |
| 2020 | U.S. House LA-01 · R | Won | 270,330 | 72.2% |
| 2018 | U.S. House LA-01 · R | Won | 192,555 | 71.5% |
| 2016 | U.S. House LA-01 · R | Won | 243,645 | 74.6% |
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
- $10.64M
- Spent
- $10.88M
- Cash on hand
- $3.89M
As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0LA01087(opens in a new tab)
Sources 18
- [1] Scalise: El-Sayed 'Not the Anomaly' — He Is the 'Common Thread' Democrats Are Running(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Scalise: House Republicans are Lowering Costs and Bringing Back American Manufacturing(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Scalise, Louisiana Delegation Back US Space Academy in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [4] Steve Scalise Says Local Communities Should Decide on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [5] Voters guide to the 2026 New Orleans fall elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [6] Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [7] House Republicans Offer a Clear Contrast on Freedom ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
- [8] Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left(opens in a new tab) Jul 8, 2026
- [9] Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 30, 2026
- [10] Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 30, 2026
- [11] Democrats Once Again Side with Open Borders Over ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [12] Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [13] Fox News: GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
- [14] Scalise: House Republicans Deliver Results While Democrats Move Further Left(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
- [15] What Trump Posted on January 23, 2026 | trump.fm(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2026
- [16] Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs(opens in a new tab) Dec 18, 2025
- [17] One Big Beautiful Bill to Grow Louisiana's Economy(opens in a new tab) Jun 28, 2025
- [18] Scalise: Republicans Ready to Change Washington and Help Hardworking Families(opens in a new tab) Jan 11, 2023