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Louisiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Steve Scalise Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Steve Scalise represents Louisiana's 1st District and serves as House Majority Leader. Full profile → E. "Liddy" Glass Independent E. "Liddy" Glass is a no-party independent candidate challenging Rep. Steve Scalise in Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Lauren Jewett Democratic Democratic teacher and party committee member challenging incumbent Rep. Steve Scalise in Louisiana's 1st Congressional District Full profile → Randall Arrington Republican Republican challenger Randall Arrington, a retired naval aviator and former DHS official, is running for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueSteve Scalise
Republican
E. "Liddy" Glass
Independent
Lauren Jewett
Democratic
Randall Arrington
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, fiscal restraint, and economic growth policies Voted 85 yes · 3 no · 6 missedSupports limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility Supports raising minimum wage and reducing prescription drug costs Supports income tax cuts and opposes ESG investing
HousingSupports reducing housing costs by cutting regulatory red tape Voted 5 yes no sourced position Supports affordable housing as a basic need no sourced position
Health careSupports lowering premiums and expanding consumer choice Voted 30 yes · 3 missedno sourced position Views healthcare as a human right; supports lower costs Supports keeping Medicaid/Medicare; opposes vaccine mandates
ImmigrationSupports strong border security and immigration enforcement Voted 23 yes · 1 no · 1 missedno sourced position Supports abolishing ICE and pathway to citizenship Supports securing the southern border and skills-based immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports legal protections for infants born alive after attempted abortion Voted 3 yes · 1 missedno sourced position Supports the Women's Health Protection Act Supports limiting elective abortion to first trimester with exceptions
EducationSupports school choice and parental involvement in education Voted 25 yes · 5 missedno sourced position Champions public education, disability rights, and equity Supports school choice and eliminating the U.S. Dept. of Education
Climate & energyOpposes climate litigation; supports expanded domestic energy production Voted 103 yes · 3 no · 9 missedno sourced position Supports clean energy, coastal protection, and environmental accountability Strongly disagrees that man-made climate change requires urgent action
Crime & public safetySupports fully funded law enforcement and border security Voted 68 yes · 1 no · 9 missedno sourced position Lists public safety as a campaign priority without specific proposals Opposes redirecting police funds to community programs
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax increases; supports tax relief for working families Voted 58 yes · 3 missedSupports limited government and fiscal responsibility no sourced position Supports income tax cuts; opposes student loan forgiveness
GunsSupports Second Amendment rights and due process for gun owners Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position Opposes all restrictions on gun ownership
Democracy & electionsSupports election integrity measures including the SAVE America Act Voted 16 yes Advocates for ballot access rights for independent/third-party candidates Supports voting rights, congressional accountability, and campaign finance reform Supports voter ID; strongly opposes abolishing Electoral College
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. defense funding, military aid to Israel, and 'America First' posture Voted 96 yes · 6 no · 9 missedno sourced position Opposes unauthorized military action against Iran; supports ending aid for Gaza war Favors U.S. sovereignty-first foreign policy; views China as major threat

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