Question 1

Who should I vote for in Louisiana in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 7 Louisiana races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Louisiana Senate?

Accepted Answer

Jamie Davis has the strongest record in the Louisiana U.S. Senate race. Jamie Davis scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Julia Letlow at 55, as of October 6, 2026. Jamie Davis's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Julia Letlow's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in LA-01?

Accepted Answer

Steve Scalise has the strongest record in Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. Steve Scalise scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Steve Scalise's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Randall Arrington (6 of 15 criteria), Liddy Glass (1 of 15 criteria) and Lauren Jewett (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in LA-02?

Accepted Answer

Troy Carter has the strongest record in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District. Troy Carter scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Troy Carter's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Lisa Ballay (2 of 15 criteria), Walter "Rocky" Beach (4 of 15 criteria), Renada "Honey" Collins (4 of 15 criteria) and Peter Williams (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in LA-03?

Accepted Answer

Clay Higgins has the strongest record in Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. Clay Higgins scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Clay Higgins's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kate Cotten (1 of 15 criteria), John Day (7 of 15 criteria), Priscilla Gonzalez (4 of 15 criteria), Tia LeBrun (6 of 15 criteria) and Caleb Walker (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in LA-04?

Accepted Answer

Mike Johnson has the strongest record in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. Mike Johnson scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Conrad Cable (6 of 15 criteria), Matt Gromlich (6 of 15 criteria), Gordon Heslop (5 of 15 criteria) and Mike Nichols (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in LA-05?

Accepted Answer

Michael Echols has the strongest record in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Michael Echols scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Pat Moore at 63, Gabe Firment at 60, Stewart Cathey Jr. at 59, Misti Cordell at 53 and Dan McKay at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Michael Echols's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Pat Moore's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Omar Dantzler (2 of 15 criteria), Austin Magee (7 of 15 criteria) and Antonio Wilson (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in LA-06?

Accepted Answer

Pat Forbes has the strongest record in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. Pat Forbes scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Rick Edmonds at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Pat Forbes's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Rick Edmonds's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Monique Appeaning (4 of 15 criteria), Chauna Banks (4 of 15 criteria), Rufus Craig (2 of 15 criteria), Larry Davis III (5 of 15 criteria), Rubia Garcia (7 of 15 criteria), Michael Mebruer (6 of 15 criteria), Blake Miguez (7 of 15 criteria) and Stephen Wagley (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Louisiana?

U.S. Senate, Louisiana

U.S. House, Louisiana 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Louisiana 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Louisiana 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Louisiana 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Louisiana 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Louisiana 6th Congressional District