Carter Wins Fourth Term in Louisiana 2nd District
Democrat Troy Carter was projected to win a fourth term representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, taking 70 percent of the vote.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Troy Carter was projected to win a fourth term representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Carter secured 70 percent of the vote in the race.
Why it matters
The projection extends Carter's tenure in a seat that stretches from New Orleans up to Baton Rouge and the River Parishes. His win gives continuity to Louisiana's congressional delegation for the coming term.
Carter received 70 percent of the vote in the race for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, as projected by the Associated Press on November 4, 2026. Official certified totals and parish-level breakdowns were not included in the available data.
The players
Troy Carter
Troy Carter is a Louisiana Democrat who serves as First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is a global news agency that provides race calls and election results to news organizations across the United States.
The details
Carter, who has represented the district since succeeding Cedric Richmond in a special election runoff, won the seat outright in this contest. Results are listed by race and parish on the publication's results page.
Timeline
1991: Carter was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 102nd district.
1994: Carter was elected to the New Orleans City Council.
November 4, 2026: Carter was projected to win a fourth congressional term.
Seasonal Patterns
The projection continues the pattern of Louisiana's 2nd District being held by a single representative with deep roots in New Orleans and Baton Rouge politics, following the Cedric Richmond era. Carter's win extends that continuity into his fourth elected term in the seat's current configuration.
Carter's fourth term keeps Louisiana's 2nd District under the same representative, which means constituents in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the River Parishes retain continuity on federal legislation. The projection itself confirms the seat's outcome for the coming term.
The takeaway
Carter's margin of 70 percent signals strong support across the district's diverse areas, from urban New Orleans to the River Parishes. Readers tracking Louisiana's delegation can expect continuity in representation for the next term.
Further reading
For more on the state's races, see Elections coverage for Louisiana.
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