Louisiana's 1st Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Ascension Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
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Your representatives
Steve Scalise
Republican
Representative since May 7, 2008
Raised $10,638,030 · Cash on hand $3,885,942 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 18, 2026
How Steve Scalise voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve ScaliseWinner | R | 177,670 | 72.80% |
| Katie Darling | D | 61,467 | 25.19% |
| Howard Kearney | LIB | 4,907 | 2.01% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve ScaliseWinner | R | 270,330 | 72.21% |
| Lee Ann Dugas | D | 94,730 | 25.30% |
| Howard Kearney | LIB | 9,309 | 2.49% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 798,569 | 4,597,740 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 39.9 | 38.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $79,823 | $60,986 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 13.0% | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.9% | 27.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 12.2% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 68.6% | 55.2% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 11.8% | 30.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 7.9% | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 6.1% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗