Louisiana Congressional Districts 2026
Louisiana has 6 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: LA-6 (Baton Rouge, new majority-Black seat 2024).
Louisiana House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA-2 | Democratic | New Orleans | D+35 |
| LA-6 | Democratic | Baton Rouge/majority-Black new seat | D+20 |
| LA-1 | Republican | New Orleans North Shore/Slidell | R+22 |
| LA-3 | Republican | Lafayette/Acadiana | R+25 |
| LA-4 | Republican | Shreveport/Northwest LA | R+28 |
| LA-5 | Republican | Northeast LA/Alexandria | R+32 |
District Analysis
Louisiana has 6 congressional seats. A court-ordered redistricting in 2024 created a second majority-Black district (LA-6), which was won by Democrat Cleo Fields. LA-2 in New Orleans is also safely Democratic. The remaining 4 seats are solidly Republican.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in Louisiana for 2026: LA-6 (Baton Rouge, new majority-Black seat 2024).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in Louisiana are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on Louisiana election law.