Louisiana's 3rd 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
- Acadia Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- St. Martin Parish
- St. Mary Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Vermilion Parish
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Your representatives
Clay Higgins
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2017
Raised $822,841 · Cash on hand $595,415 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 18, 2026
How Clay Higgins 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 | Nay | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay HigginsWinner | R | 144,423 | 64.32% |
| Holden Hoggatt | R | 24,474 | 10.90% |
| Lessie Olivia Leblanc | D | 23,641 | 10.53% |
| Tia LeBrun | D | 21,172 | 9.43% |
| Thomas "Lane Payne " Jr. | R | 4,012 | 1.79% |
| Gloria R. Wiggins | IND | 3,255 | 1.45% |
| Jacob "Jake" Shaheen | R | 1,955 | 0.87% |
| Guy McLendon | LIB | 1,620 | 0.72% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay HigginsWinner | R | 230,480 | 67.76% |
| Braylon Harris | D | 60,852 | 17.89% |
| "Rob" Anderson | D | 39,423 | 11.59% |
| Brandon Leleux | LIB | 9,365 | 2.75% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 777,847 | 4,597,740 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 38.7 | 38.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $59,769 | $60,986 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 17.8% | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% | 27.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 64.2% | 55.2% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 21.8% | 30.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 1.5% | 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 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 4.3% | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗