Louisiana Voters Decide Congressional Seats and Constitutional Amendments

Louisiana voters headed to the polls on November 3, 2026, for midterm elections featuring critical congressional contests and 10 proposed constitutional amendments. A central race pits Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow against Democratic challenger Jamie Davis, with Davis gaining momentum through strong early voting among African American voters and public dissatisfaction with affordability and President Donald Trump.

Other key contests include open seats in the 5th and 6th Congressional Districts, with runoffs expected on December 12. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise are also seeking to maintain their positions as national forecasts suggest Democrats may retake the House. The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office projected approximately 1.65 million voters, noting a record 522,000 early ballots.

Simultaneously, voters are deciding on 10 constitutional amendments. These include a proposal to limit governors to two lifetime terms and five measures regarding property taxes, such as expanding exemptions for seniors and surviving spouses of disabled veterans. Other proposals include banning foreign adversaries from using expropriation powers to acquire private property and prohibiting post-conviction bail for certain aggravated offenses against children. Amendment 5 specifically seeks to grant retirement system boards more flexibility in prioritizing debt payments, a move State Representative Dixon McMakin noted does not increase legislative power.