Louisiana's 2nd 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
- Assumption Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Orleans Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. James Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
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Your representatives
Troy A. Carter
Democrat
Representative since May 11, 2021
Raised $1,412,697 · Cash on hand $382,786 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 18, 2026
How Troy A. Carter 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy A. CarterWinner | D | 158,120 | 77.11% |
| "Dan" Lux | R | 46,927 | 22.89% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric L. RichmondWinner | D | 201,636 | 63.61% |
| David M. Schilling | R | 47,575 | 15.01% |
| Glenn Adrian Harris | D | 33,684 | 10.63% |
| Sheldon C. Vincent Sr. | R | 15,565 | 4.91% |
| Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste | IND | 12,268 | 3.87% |
| Colby James | IND | 6,254 | 1.97% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 736,254 | 4,597,740 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 38.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $58,115 | $60,986 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 19.1% | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.9% | 27.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 11.3% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 31.7% | 55.2% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 48.9% | 30.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 2.9% | 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 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 8.1% | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗