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2026 Louisiana Elections & races

Track Louisiana election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.

Overview

Louisiana's 2026 cycle is headlined by a U.S. Senate race without its incumbent: Senator Bill Cassidy lost the May 16 Republican primary under the state's new closed primary system, and Representative Julia Letlow faces state Treasurer John Fleming in a June 27 runoff. All six U.S. House seats are also up, shifted to an all-party November 3 primary under a new congressional map after the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling. There is no 2026 governor's race; Louisiana next elects a governor in 2027. Prediction Edge connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates for every tracked Louisiana race.

2026 Louisiana Election Snapshot

Primary Election
May 16, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Bill Cassidy
Primary System
Semi-closed primary with runoff
Major Offices
US Senate, US House
Partisan Lean
Strong Republican
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Early voting generally runs from 14 days before Election Day, with holiday adjustments, through seven days before Election Day.
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Key Louisiana Races to Watch in 2026

Louisiana US Senate Races 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy lost the May 16 Republican primary for this Class 2 seat, with Representative Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advancing to a June 27 runoff. Democrats also head to a runoff before the November 3 general election.

Louisiana Senate winner?
$17.5KNov 7, 2026
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Louisiana US House Races 2026

All six Louisiana House seats are up in 2026 under a new congressional map drawn after the Supreme Court's Callais ruling. Candidates of all parties now run in a November 3 open primary, with December 12 runoffs where needed.

LA-01 Republican nominee?
$128.5KNov 3, 2027
LA-01 Democratic nominee?
$66.4KNov 3, 2027
LA-05 Republican nominee?
$39.5KNov 3, 2027
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2026 Louisiana Elections Calendar

  1. Louisiana 2026 primary
  2. Louisiana 2026 primary runoff, if required
  3. Louisiana 2026 general election
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Louisiana Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for Louisiana's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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2026 Louisiana Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 Louisiana primary election?
The 2026 Louisiana primary election is on May 16, 2026.
When is the 2026 Louisiana general election?
The 2026 Louisiana general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Louisiana in 2026?
The November 3, 2026 ballot includes the general election for Louisiana's Class 2 U.S. Senate seat and an all-party open primary for all six U.S. House districts, held under the congressional map adopted after the Supreme Court's Callais decision. House races without a majority winner go to December 12 runoffs. Local offices and ballot propositions can also appear. There is no governor's race in 2026.
How does Louisiana's primary work?
Louisiana now uses party primaries for federal and certain state offices: registered Democrats and Republicans vote in their own party's primary, voters registered with no party may choose one, and other-party registrants are excluded; runoffs follow if no candidate wins a majority. The 2026 primary was held May 16, with runoffs set for June 27. For 2026 only, U.S. House races reverted to an all-party open primary on November 3.
Why is the 2026 Louisiana US Senate race important?
Louisiana does not elect a governor in 2026; the next gubernatorial election is in 2027, when first-term Governor Jeff Landry's seat is on the ballot, and markets are already pricing that race. In 2026, the marquee contest is the U.S. Senate seat, where incumbent Bill Cassidy lost the May 16 Republican primary, plus six U.S. House races run under a newly redrawn congressional map.
Where can I follow Louisiana election odds?
Follow live Louisiana election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Louisiana hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races