Louisiana
Electoral Votes: 8
Population: 4,618,189
2024 Turnout: 60.8%
2020 Turnout: 64.2%
Cook PVI: R+11
Senate Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Bill Cassidy* (R) | John Kennedy (R) |
House
| Steve Scalise* (R) | Kentucky’s 1st |
| Troy Carter* (D) | Kentucky’s 2nd |
| Clay Higgins* (R) | Kentucky’s 3rd |
| Mike Johnson* (R) | Kentucky’s 4th |
| Julia Letlow* (R) | Kentucky’s 5th |
| Cleo Fields* (D) | Kentucky’s 6th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Jeff Landry (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 28R | 10D |
| State House | 73R | 32D |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Louisiana leans Republican in federal elections, but its large Black population allows Democrats to remain competitive in some statewide races in off-years. Republicans currently dominate most federal offices and legislative control. Cultural identity reflects a unique blend of Southern traditions, religious influence, and diverse racial and cultural heritage. Economic issues include energy production, hurricane recovery, and poverty. State elections are more competitive and often hinge on turnout differences between urban and rural voters.
