2026 Elections · Louisiana

Louisiana's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Louisiana congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Steve Scalise (Republican), Lauren Jewett (Democratic), Randall Arrington (Republican) and Liddy Glass (No Party).

  • Steve ScaliseRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $11.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Steve Scalise's sponsored bills →
  • Lauren JewettDemocratic✓ Verified
    $580K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Randall ArringtonRepublican✓ Verified
  • Liddy GlassNo Party✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Lauren Jewett supports raising the federal minimum wage and strengthening workers’ rights including the PRO Act, as well as investing in workforce training and enacting wealth taxes on the richest to fund public goods 1. She also supports humane, accountable immigration policies that uphold immigrant rights, pathways to citizenship, and fair labor standards while opposing ICE expansion until it is fully dissolved 3. Steve Scalise votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention 2. He votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration acts, but nay on a national emergency resolution 4.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSteve ScaliseRepublicanLauren JewettDemocraticRandall ArringtonRepublicanLiddy GlassNo Party
Economy & Jobs

Scalise votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jewett supports raising the federal minimum wage, strengthening workers’ rights including the PRO Act, investing in workforce training, and enacting wealth taxes on the richest to fund public goods.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Lauren Jewett supports raising the federal minimum wage, strengthening workers’ rights including the PRO Act, investing in workforce training, and enacting wealth taxes on the richest to fund public goods 1. Steve Scalise votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention 2.
Healthcare

Scalise votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Immigration

Scalise votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration acts, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jewett supports humane, accountable immigration policies that uphold immigrant rights, pathways to citizenship, and fair labor standards while opposing ICE expansion until it is fully dissolved.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Lauren Jewett supports humane, accountable immigration policies that uphold immigrant rights, pathways to citizenship, and fair labor standards while opposing ICE expansion until it is fully dissolved 1. Steve Scalise votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration acts, but nay on a national emergency resolution 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Scalise votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Scalise votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Scalise votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jewett supports protecting Louisiana’s coast and environment by expanding coastal restoration funding, investing in offshore wind, and regulating carbon capture projects to protect public safety and landowners’ rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Lauren Jewett supports protecting Louisiana’s coast and environment by expanding coastal restoration funding, investing in offshore wind, and regulating carbon capture projects to protect public safety and landowners’ rights 1. Steve Scalise voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but voted nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Scalise votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on extending FISA authorities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Lauren Jewett supports raising the federal minimum wage, strengthening workers’ rights including the PRO Act, investing in workforce training, and enacting wealth taxes on the richest to fund public goods. Steve Scalise votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Lauren Jewett supports humane, accountable immigration policies that uphold immigrant rights, pathways to citizenship, and fair labor standards while opposing ICE expansion until it is fully dissolved. Steve Scalise votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration acts, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Lauren Jewett supports protecting Louisiana’s coast and environment by expanding coastal restoration funding, investing in offshore wind, and regulating carbon capture projects to protect public safety and landowners’ rights. Steve Scalise voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but voted nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.