Several significant Louisiana election contests concluded with projected winners on the night of November 3, 2026. WAFB political analysts have called the results for the U.S. Senate race and the 21st Judicial District Attorney position, among other key offices. The outcomes confirm a strong showing for Republican candidates in the state's highest profile races.
Republican U.S. Representative Julia Letlow is projected to defeat Democratic candidate Jamie Davis in the contest to replace U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow currently represents Louisiana's 5th Congressional District and secured her party's nomination after a June runoff victory over State Treasurer John Fleming. Davis, a farmer from Tensas Parish, won the Democratic nomination by defeating New Orleans businessman Gary Crockett.
If the projection stands, Letlow will make history as the first Republican woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Louisiana. She would serve a six-year term alongside incumbent Republican Senator John Kennedy. The race drew significant attention from voters across the state who are watching the shift in Senate representation.
In the judicial races, Assistant District Attorney Brad Cascio is projected to win the position for the 21st Judicial District. He defeated former State Representative Sherman Mack in a contest between two Republicans. This race was to replace longtime District Attorney Scott Perrilloux, who is retiring after three decades of service. Cascio highlighted his extensive experience prosecuting criminal cases within the office.
The 21st Judicial District encompasses Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes. Meanwhile, in the East Baton Rouge District Attorney race, incumbent Hillar Moore III is projected to win reelection against challenger Ryan Thompson. Moore, who was first elected in 2008, faces this as his first contested reelection campaign. Thompson, a former assistant public defender, questioned Moore's methods regarding criminal justice and public safety.
Three incumbent members of Louisiana's congressional delegation are also projected to win reelection. Democratic U.S. Representative Troy Carter is set to win another term in the 2nd Congressional District, which covers parts of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Republican U.S. Representative Clay Higgins is projected to retain his seat in the 3rd Congressional District, representing much of southwest Louisiana and Acadiana.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is projected to win reelection in the 4th Congressional District. While his victory in the primary and general election secures his seat in Congress, it does not automatically guarantee his position as House Speaker. Members of the new Congress will select their leadership when the House convenes in January.
Voters in the Capital Region are still awaiting final results in other closely watched contests. In Louisiana's redrawn 6th Congressional District, ten candidates are competing for the seat currently held by U.S. Representative Cleo Fields. Fields decided not to seek reelection after state lawmakers redrew the district boundaries earlier in the year.
The field of candidates for the 6th District includes Republican State Senators Blake Miguez and Rick Edmonds, as well as Democratic former Metro Council member Chauna Banks. If no single candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff election scheduled for December 12.
Additionally, voters decided on several East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and judicial elections. Seven of the nine school board districts featured contested races, and two seats on the East Baton Rouge Family Court were also up for election. These local contests round out a busy election night for the region.
