November 3, 2026 election: Louisiana votes on a new congressional map. People who live in the current 3rd District vote in 4 of the new districts:
- District 3: 82% of residents. On the ballot: "Kate" Cotten (Republican); John Day (Democratic); Priscilla Gonzalez (Democratic); "Clay" Higgins (Republican); Tia LeBrun (No Party); Caleb "With a C" Walker (Democratic).
- District 1: 13% of residents. On the ballot: Randall Arrington (Republican); E. "Liddy" Glass (No Party); Lauren Jewett (Democratic); Steve Scalise (Republican).
- District 6: 3% of residents. On the ballot: Monique Appeaning (Republican); Chauna Banks (Democratic); Rufus Craig (Libertarian); Larry Davis III (Republican); "Rick" Edmonds (Republican); Patrick "Pat" Forbes (Democratic); Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia (Democratic); Michael Mebruer (Republican); Blake Miguez (Republican); Stephen Wagley (Republican).
- District 4: 2% of residents. On the ballot: Conrad Cable (Democratic); "Matt" Gromlich (Democratic); Gordon Heslop (Republican); "Mike" Johnson (Republican); "Mike" Nichols (Republican).
Shares are based on 2020 census population. To confirm your own district, use the Louisiana voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District is represented by Clay Higgins (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Louisiana’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Louisiana uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (Act 2 of the 2026 Regular Session), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
768,212
Median Household Income
$61,410
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+45
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Clay Higgins and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District
Clay Higgins, a member of the Republican Party, represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2017. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-2031. Official site: clayhiggins.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Clay Higgins (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 3, 2017
Clay Higgins currently represents Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026 is Louisiana's open primary for this seat, with every qualified candidate on one ballot. The general election for the seat is December 12, 2026.
- "Kate" Cotten, Republican
- John Day, Democratic
- Priscilla Gonzalez, Democratic
- "Clay" Higgins, Republican Incumbent
- Tia LeBrun, No Party
- Caleb "With a C" Walker, Democratic
This list is for District 3 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, candidate inquiry for November 3, 2026, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
In Louisiana, November 3 is the U.S. Senate general election and the open primary for the U.S. House. The U.S. House general election is December 12, 2026.
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Register in person | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 20 to October 27 There is no early voting on Sunday, October 25. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 30 Request by 4:30 p.m. on October 30. Voting by mail requires meeting eligibility rules. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 2. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Louisiana voter lookup. Dates come from the Louisiana election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Louisiana are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Louisiana: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
572 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2031
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
About This District
The district spans 11 counties in Louisiana, including Vermilion, Cameron, Acadia, Terrebonne, and Iberia, and others. Its largest cities are Lafayette (about 121,000), Lake Charles (about 85,000), Houma (about 33,000), and New Iberia (about 29,000).
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- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District?
Clay Higgins (R) represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Clay Higgins a member of?
Clay Higgins is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Clay Higgins?
You can reach Clay Higgins by phone at 202-225-2031 or through their official website at https://clayhiggins.house.gov.
When does Clay Higgins's current term end?
Clay Higgins's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District?
Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District is located in the state of Louisiana and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Clay Higgins represent?
Clay Higgins has represented Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District since January 3, 2017. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Clay Higgins's district?
The boundary map for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Clay Higgins on?
Clay Higgins sits on House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Clay Higgins still in Congress?
This site shows Clay Higgins holding Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Louisiana
ZIP Codes in Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District
This congressional district contains 94 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
35 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Louisiana district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 70030 (also in the 1st and 2nd), 70301 (also in the 1st and 2nd), 70339 (also in the 2nd), 70343 (also in the 1st), 70355 (also in the 1st), 70359 (also in the 1st), 70364 (also in the 1st), 70373 (also in the 1st).
- 70030
- 70301
- 70310
- 70339
- 70340
- 70342
- 70343
- 70344
- 70352
- 70353
View all 94 ZIP codes in this district
- 70030
- 70301
- 70310
- 70339
- 70340
- 70342
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- 70355
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- 70360
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- 70364
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- 70380
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- 70601
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- 70643
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ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Bill Cassidy (R), John Kennedy (R)
Local surveillance camera contracts
Automated license plate reader contracts are approved locally, by city councils and county boards, not by Congress. These places in this district have a contract record documented from public sources:
Records compiled by Who Approved This, an independent public-records project. Approval dates, amounts, and end dates are cited to council agendas, minutes, and signed contracts.
Place list rebuilt from the Who Approved This public export on September 26, 2026.
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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