Louisiana Senate Race Tightens Ahead of Vote
Louisiana voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to elect a U.S. senator, House members, Public Service Commission seats, and local officials.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Louisiana voters will elect a new U.S. senator on November 3, 2026, with Democratic farmer Jamie Davis facing Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow. The ballot also covers all six U.S. House seats, two Public Service Commission seats, and ten proposed amendments to the state constitution.
Why it matters
Republicans have held both Louisiana Senate seats for 12 years, and Letlow ousted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary. Recent polls show the race has tightened considerably in the final weeks.
The ballot includes all six U.S. House seats, two Public Service Commission seats on the five-member panel, and ten proposed constitutional amendments. Each PSC member represents nearly 1 million constituents, and the Shreveport mayoral race will likely go to a runoff unless a candidate tops 50%.
The players
Julia Letlow
Republican congresswoman who defeated incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the party primary and is favored to keep the seat in Republican hands.
Jamie Davis
Democratic farmer running for the U.S. Senate seat who has pledged to surprise voters on Election Day.
The details
Democratic farmer Jamie Davis and Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow each won their party primaries in spring 2026. Davis has promised to "shock the world" on Election Day, while Letlow has been favored to extend the Republican streak in the race.
Timeline
Spring 2026: Davis and Letlow win their respective party primaries.
November 3, 2026: Louisiana voters go to the polls from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Political Context
Republicans have held both Louisiana Senate seats for 12 years, and this race tests whether that dominance holds. Letlow's primary win over Cassidy signals intra-party shifts that could reshape the state's Senate delegation.
Louisiana residents will decide who represents them in the U.S. Senate and House, and who sits on the Public Service Commission regulating utility rates. Voters will also weigh ten proposed amendments that could change the state constitution.
The takeaway
Louisiana voters have a rare chance to shape both federal and state policy in a single ballot. Checking sample ballots and polling locations before November 3 helps ensure your vote is counted.
What happens next
Louisiana voters will cast ballots on November 3, 2026, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Shreveport mayoral race may move to a runoff if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.
Further reading
For broader context on how these contests fit into the state's political landscape, explore more Louisiana Elections coverage.
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