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Louisiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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"Clay" Higgins Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana's 3rd District, serving since 2017, seeks reelection in 2026. Full profile → "Kate" Cotten Republican Republican businesswoman "Kate" Cotten is challenging in Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District race on November 3, 2026. Full profile → Caleb "With a C" Walker Democratic Democratic challenger running for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District seat held by Republican Rep. Clay Higgins Full profile → John Day Democratic Democrat John Day challenges incumbent Clay Higgins for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Priscilla Gonzalez Democratic Democrat Priscilla Gonzalez challenges incumbent Rep. Clay Higgins in Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Tia LeBrun No Party Tia LeBrun, educator and NPA challenger for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →

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Issue"Clay" Higgins
Republican
"Kate" Cotten
Republican
Caleb "With a C" Walker
Democratic
John Day
Democratic
Economy & jobsno sourced position Voted 74 yes · 13 no · 7 missedno sourced position Supports higher wages, cost reduction, and Louisiana industry jobs Supports lower costs, higher wages, energy jobs, and job training
HousingSupports reforming flood insurance to lower costs for homeowners Voted 2 yes · 2 no · 1 missedno sourced position Supports making housing more affordable for Louisiana families Supports keeping families in homes and helping first-time buyers
Health careOpposes the ACA; supports patient-centered, market-based healthcare Voted 29 yes · 4 no no sourced position Supports lowering healthcare costs and student-loan forgiveness for healthcare workers Supports expanding access, lowering drug costs, patients over politicians
ImmigrationSupports strong border enforcement and ending sanctuary policies Voted 24 yes · 1 no no sourced position no sourced position Supports border security and legal immigration pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsMaintains a 100% pro-life voting record Voted 4 yes no sourced position no sourced position Opposes government control over personal medical decisions
EducationSupports vocational and technical education tied to economic opportunity Voted 27 yes · 2 no · 1 missedno sourced position Opposes eliminating the Department of Education; supports teacher pay raises Supports job training, trades, and apprenticeships
Climate & energySupports fossil-fuel production; opposes EPA and carbon tax Voted 97 yes · 14 no · 4 missedno sourced position Supports science-based climate solutions and carbon-capture projects Supports all-of-the-above energy: oil/gas jobs plus renewables
Crime & public safetyPro-law enforcement; supports prison reform and border security Voted 65 yes · 7 no · 6 missedno sourced position no sourced position Supports cracking down on violent crime and fentanyl trafficking
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts and extension of 2017 tax relief Voted 51 yes · 8 no · 2 missedno sourced position Supports exempting first $50,000 of educator salaries from federal income tax Supports cutting wasteful spending and keeping taxes low for workers
GunsStrongly opposes gun control; supports broad 2nd Amendment rights Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsAdvocates voter ID, citizenship proof, and election integrity laws Voted 16 yes no sourced position Supports transparent government and accessible constituent services no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, nuclear deterrence against China/Russia/Iran/NK Voted 86 yes · 24 no · 1 missedno sourced position no sourced position Supports stronger national defense and full veterans' healthcare funding

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