United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2016
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana will be held on November 8, 2016, to elect the six U.S. Representatives from the state of Louisiana, one from each of the state's six congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
District 1
The incumbent is Republican Steve Scalise, who has represented the district since 2008. He was re-elected with 78% of the vote in 2014.
In late 2014, Scalise became embroiled in a controversy over a speech he had given to the white supremacist group European-American Unity and Rights Organization, which was founded by David Duke, in 2002. After it emerged that earlier in his career, Scalise has compared himself to Duke, Scalise distanced himself from Duke. This prompted Duke to say that he may run against Scalise in 2016 because Scalise had been "elected on false pretenses" and had "betrayed" the voters by "suggesting that they're racist because they supported my views".[1][2][3]
District 2
Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond has represented the 2nd district since 2011. He was re-elected in 2014 with 69% of the vote.
Democrat Kip Holden, the Mayor of Baton Rouge and 2015 candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is reportedly being encouraged to challenge Richmond.[4]
District 3
Incumbent Republican Charles Boustany, who has represented the 3rd district since 2013, and previously represented the 7th district from 2005 to 2013, is running for the United States Senate.[5]
Candidates
Republican
- Declared
- Greg Ellison, energy executive[6]
- Erick Knezek, Lafayette School Board member[7]
- Scott Angelle, Public Service Commissioner, former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana and candidate for Governor in 2015[8]
- Potential
- Stuart Bishop, State Senator[9][10]
- Joey Durel, former Mayor of Lafayette[9]
- Brett Geymann, State Representative[9][10]
- Nancy Landry, State Representative[9]
- Grover Rees, III, former United States Ambassador to East Timor[11]
Democratic
- Declined
- Jack Montoucet, State Representative[10]
- Stephen Ortego, former State Representative[10]
District 4
Incumbent Republican John Fleming, who has represented the 4th district since 2009, is running for the United States Senate.[12]
Candidates
Republican
- Declared
- Trey Baucum, cardiologist[13]
- Elbert Guillory, former State Senator and candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2015[14]
- Mike Johnson, State Representative[15]
- Potential
- Oliver Jenkins, Shreveport City Councilman[16]
- Rick John, attorney[15]
- Jim Morris, State Representative[10][17]
- Barrow Peacock, State Senator[9]
- Mike Reese, businessman[16]
- Alan Seabaugh, State Representative[9]
- Rocky Rockett, President of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation[10][17]
Democratic
- Potential
- Cedric Glover, State Representative and former Mayor of Shreveport[9][17]
- Keith Hightower, former Mayor of Shreveport[4]
- Patrick Jefferson, State Representative[10][17]
District 5
The incumbent is Republican Ralph Abraham, who has represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 64% of the vote in the 2014 runoff election.
District 6
Incumbent Republican Garret Graves, who has represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 62% of the vote in the 2014 runoff election.
References
- ↑ Kendall Breitman (January 29, 2015). "David Duke says he ‘might’ challenge Rep. Steve Scalise". Politico. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Andrew Kaczynski; Megan Apper (January 29, 2015). "David Duke Says He Might Run For Congress Against “Sell Out” Steve Scalise". BuzzFeed. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Sam Levine (January 29, 2015). "Former KKK Leader David Duke Says He May Run Against Steve Scalise". The Huffington Post. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- 1 2 Alford, Jeremy (December 30, 2015). "Holden among many Louisiana politicians being urged to run for congressional seat". Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ Burgess, Richard (December 14, 2015). "Boustany, saying he ‘refuses to peddle the politics of fear, obstruction, division,’ announces run for David Vitter's U.S. Senate seat". The Advocate. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ↑ Hilburn, Greg (January 5, 2016). "Lafayette's Ellison makes 3rd District bid". The News-Star. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ↑ McElfresh, Amanda (January 19, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: Knezek running for Congress". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Angelle announces campaign for Congress". KATC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Yokley, Eli (December 9, 2015). "After Vitter’s Loss, Louisiana Republicans Seeking Promotions". Roll Call. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hilburn, Greg (December 21, 2015). "Candidates scramble for House seats". The Town Talk. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ Stickney, Ken (January 23, 2016). "Sidelined Angelle lets others in race". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ O'Donoghue, Julia (December 7, 2015). "Louisiana Congressman John Fleming launches bid for David Vitter's Senate seat". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ↑ Hilburn, Greg (February 3, 2016). "Shreveport cardiologist to run for 4th District seat". The News-Star. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Elbert Guillory announces bid for Congressional Seat". KATC Channel 3. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- 1 2 Hilburn, Greg (February 9, 2016). "State Rep. Johnson makes 4th District race". The News-Star. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- 1 2 Alford, Jeremy (January 29, 2016). "‘LaPolitics’: Democratic side of Senate race still unknown". Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Hilburn, Greg (January 6, 2016). "4th District field inches toward gate". The News-Star. Retrieved January 7, 2016.