2026 results · Louisiana · Louisiana 3rd District
"Clay" Higgins, the Republican, wins re-election in Louisiana's 3rd District
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Share of the vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Clay" HigginsRepublican, incumbent | 129,203 | 55.0% | |
| John DayDemocrat | 49,163 | 20.9% | |
| Caleb "With a C" WalkerDemocrat | 19,932 | 8.5% | |
| Priscilla GonzalezDemocrat | 16,828 | 7.2% | |
| "Kate" CottenRepublican | 15,661 | 6.7% | |
| Tia LeBrunIndependent | 4,208 | 1.8% |
Called by Call the Map, Nov 3, 9:14 PM EST · 98% counted.
About 98% of the expected vote counted234,995 votesCount last changed Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST · checked Nov 7, 5:03 PM ESTSource: Louisiana Secretary of State
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About the seat
Louisiana's 3rd District takes in all or part of 11 counties. The Republicans held it before this election. Its voters went R+35.7 for president in 2024.
- 2024 president
- R+35.7
- 2024 House vote on these lines
- R+39.7
- Lafayette Parish34%
- Calcasieu Parish14%
- St. Landry Parish9%
- Iberia Parish8%
- Acadia Parish8%
- Vermilion Parish7%
- St. Martin Parish7%
- St. Mary Parish6%
- 3 more7%
Shares are of the votes counted this year. The district was redrawn for 2026: its 2024 House figure is that year's House vote re-added onto the new lines precinct by precinct, an estimate.
What the count shows
The counties compared cast 69% as many votes as in 2024, from 75% in St. Landry Parish to 58% in Cameron Parish.
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StatewideRepublicans won 1 of Louisiana's 3 statewide races and lead 2 more.
U.S. HouseBefore the election R 4–2, now R 3–1, 2 seats to a runoff, not counted
won leads, still counting changed party. Margins are the leader’s share minus the runner-up’s, in points.
Every count on this page is the official count published by the Louisiana Secretary of State. Counts are unofficial until the state certifies them. The 2024 comparison is the presidential vote, Kamala Harris against Donald Trump, on the same ground. Margins are the Democrat minus the Republican, in points of all votes.