Louisiana 2026 Election Outlook & Forecast
Competitive ratings, key races, and political forecast for Louisiana in the 2026 midterm elections.
Safe R
2026 State Rating
+20
Trump 2024 Margin
Insurance crisis, crime (New Orleans), energy economy
Key Issue
Louisiana
State
2026 Election Overview
Louisiana has no competitive statewide races in 2026. The insurance and crime crises are the main political issues but not electoral factors given Republican dominance.
Key Races
| Race | Status |
|---|---|
| State Rating | Safe R |
| Trump 2024 Margin | +20 |
| U.S. Senate | No Senate seat up in 2026 |
| Governor | Jeff Landry (R) just won in 2023 — not up in 2026 |
| U.S. House Seats | 5R, 1D (New Orleans area) — not competitive |
| Key Issue | Insurance crisis, crime (New Orleans), energy economy |
Forecast
No competitive races. Republicans hold everything.