Louisiana 1st District
Steve Scalise (R) holds this seat and is running again. 4 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Steve Scalise
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 115 of 116 votes and bills.
Raised $11,172,078 since January 2025: 82% transfers and other income, 16% from people, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Randall Arrington
Republican · retired Navy aviator, political science instructor, radio host
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Arrington has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Arrington.
Lauren Jewett
Democrat · special education teacher and teachers' union leader
FLiberty Score F20 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Jewett has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Jewett.
Raised $716,339 since January 2025: 99% from people, 1% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Louisiana: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Randall Arrington, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Arrington, so the grade above comes from this list: what Arrington has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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In his candidate survey he said the US relationship with Israel is important because Israel is the only democratic government in the Middle East.
“yes because Israel is the only democratic government in the middle east region.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Treating Israel as an ally worth a close relationship is with liberty on free nations.
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In his candidate survey he picked the view that the US has become too involved in others' policies and should focus on its own sovereignty unless in imminent danger; he also strongly agreed China poses serious threats to the US.
“The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Restraint abroad together with a strong warning about China names neither Ukraine, Taiwan nor NATO, so it does not settle the free nations test.
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Asked what he would do so Americans keep more of their income and wealth, he answered an income tax cut.
“what actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth? income tax cut”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax cut, the income tax, is with liberty on free markets.
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In his candidate survey he strongly agreed that children must be protected from gender ideology, grooming and bodily mutilation.
“Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation. strongly agree”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing gender ideology aimed at children is with liberty on equal rights.
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Asked what separation of church and state means to him, he said it is not in the Constitution but that government should not mandate or outlaw religions.
“it does not exist in our Constitution. But our government should not mandate or outlaw religions.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He rejects the phrase but also says government should not mandate religion, and names no law or school rule, so it does not settle the conscience test.
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In his candidate survey he strongly agreed that the US should do more to physically secure the southern border.
“The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border. strongly agree”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border with a physical barrier is with liberty on borders.
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In his candidate survey he said immigration should be selective, based on skills required and proper vetting.
“selective immigration based on skills required and after proper vetting.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Selective, vetted entry rather than amnesty is with liberty on borders.
Lauren Jewett, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Jewett, so the grade above comes from this list: what Jewett has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Her campaign site says Congress must vote before war and names Iran as a case of action taken without congressional approval, without naming a bill or a vote.
“all without congressional approval like what we are experiencing in Iran.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'Congress must vote before war' with no policy or bill named is unclear for anyone, as for Mike Rogers and Roy Cooper.
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Her campaign site says she opposes sending US military aid and weapons to fund foreign conflicts, naming Gaza.
“oppose sending U.S. military aid, weapons, and tax dollars to fund foreign conflicts and violence like we see in Gaza”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Cutting off weapons for the conflict in Gaza is against liberty on free nations.
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Her campaign site says she would advocate for Ukraine's sovereignty and oppose peace settlements that reward Russian aggression.
“advocate for sovereignty and freedom of Ukraine and oppose peace settlements that reward Russian aggression”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing Ukraine against Russia is with liberty on free nations.
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In her written answer on AI regulation she says Congress needs to pass laws covering AI-made deepfakes and political misinformation.
“we also need to make sure that we pass laws that address how ai is used to create deepfakes, political misinformation, and images or videos that cause sexual abuse and harassment.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A federal law aimed at political misinformation is a speech law, which the free speech principle counts against.
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Her campaign site says she would cosponsor Medicare for All.
“cosponsor Medicare for All so that we have a system of care based on need, not profit, with no premiums or deductibles standing in the way”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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Her campaign site says she would vote to dismantle ICE and end its enforcement and detention operations.
“vote for legislation that dismantles ICE and ends its current enforcement and detention operations”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Abolishing ICE is against liberty on borders.
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Her campaign site says she would prioritise pathways to citizenship for immigrants.
“support the creation of new humane, accountable, and community-centered structures that uphold immigrant rights, prioritizing pathways to citizenship, community safety, and fair labor standards”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship is against liberty on borders.
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She says she has signed a candidate pledge to abolish ICE.
“i have signed a candidate pledge to abolish ice”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Abolishing ICE is on the against side of the borders principle.
Also on the ballot
Liddy Glass (Independent).
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