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Clay Higgins

U.S. Representative, Louisiana 3rd Congressional District · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Louisiana 3rd Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Louisiana Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 election candidate list: U. S. Representative -- 3rd Congressional District — '"Clay" Higgins (REP)' · read Sep 24, 2026

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The District

What Louisiana 3rd Congressional District covers

Covers all of Cameron Parish, Vermilion Parish, St. Mary Parish, Acadia Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Iberia Parish and Lafayette Parish; parts of Terrebonne Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Landry Parish and Calcasieu Parish.

Map of Louisiana 3rd Congressional District with 570 precincts

570 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "Congress - Act 2 (SB 121), 2026 Regular Session" (Act No. 2 of the 2026 Regular Session (SB 121, Morris); signed by Gov. Landry May 29, 2026, after Louisiana v. Callais (U.S. Apr 29, 2026)); 2026 status: In effect for the Nov 3, 2026 open congressional primary (Dec 12 runoff); remedial proceedings in Callais v. Louisiana, W.D. La. No. 3:24-cv-122, remain pending. Official file https://redist.legis.la.gov/2026_Files/Act2Congress/Shapefile/Shapefile - Act_2_(2026_RS).zip · Precinct lines: 2020 Census VTDs added for the 2020 year layer and the parish-years whose results use the older precinct numbering [LA relink 2026-09-29]; 2020 Census VTDs added for the 2020 year layer and the parish-years whose results use the older precinct numbering [LA relink 2026-09-29]

Results

Certified results for Louisiana 3rd Congressional District

U. S. Representative -- 3rd Congressional District

2024 Open General / General Election · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
Clay HigginsRepublican226,27970.6%
Priscilla GonzalezDemocrat59,83418.7%
Sadi SummerlinDemocrat21,3236.6%
"Xan" JohnRepublican13,2464.1%

Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook

U. S. Representative -- 3rd Congressional District

2022 Open General / General Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Clay HigginsRepublican144,42364.3%
Holden HoggattRepublican24,47410.9%
Lessie Olivia LeblancDemocrat23,64110.5%
Tia LeBrunDemocrat21,1729.4%
Thomas "Lane" Payne, Jr.Republican4,0121.8%
Gloria R. WigginsIndependent3,2551.4%

Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook

U. S. Representative -- 3rd Congressional District

2020 Open General / General Election · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Clay HigginsRepublican230,48067.8%
Braylon HarrisDemocrat60,85217.9%
"Rob" AndersonDemocrat39,42311.6%
Brandon LeLeuxLibertarian9,3652.8%

Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook

Key Votes

The record

  • Current office: U.S. Representative, Louisiana 3rd District

    House Clerk roll-call records identify the member as H001077. 22 major 119th-Congress House votes loaded (standard set); voted against the majority of the member's own party on 2 of them. Selection, not exhaustive. Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · U.S. House (official member site) · source

  • H.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 216-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 278 (2026)

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 9770 Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 220-205 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 272 (2026)

    Jul 21, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act — voted No

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt · Passed, 358-32 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 224 (2026) · voted against own party's majority

    Jun 23, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • S. 2 Secure America Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 214-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 214 (2026)

    Jun 9, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 2913 Ukraine Support Act — voted No

    On Passage · Passed, 226-195 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 207 (2026)

    Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 224-200 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 154 (2026)

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 221-209 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 87 (2026)

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source
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  • H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted Yes

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed, 217-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 53 (2026)

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 498 Do No Harm in Medicaid Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 215-201 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 362 (2025)

    Dec 18, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 6703 Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 216-211 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 349 (2025)

    Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 4405 Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted No

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed, 427-1 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 289 (2025) · voted against own party's majority

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — voted Yes

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed, 222-209 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 285 (2025)

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 231-196 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 262 (2025)

    Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 4275 Coast Guard Authorization Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed, 399-12 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 218 (2025)

    Jul 23, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • S. 1582 GENIUS Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 308-122 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 200 (2025)

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 3633 CLARITY Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 294-134 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 199 (2025)

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed, 218-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 190 (2025)

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 4 Rescissions Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 214-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 168 (2025)

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 215-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 145 (2025)

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 22 SAVE Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 220-208 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 102 (2025)

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 217-213 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 70 (2025)

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · Passed, 264-159 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 6 (2025)

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score 0.6310 over 562 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$856,704cycle to date through Jul 18
Cash on Hand
$595,415cycle to date through Jul 18
Spent
$630,752cycle to date through Jul 18
Debts Owed
$0cycle to date through Jul 18
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 18, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • Fulfillment Solutions Inc$61,077.00
  • Mdi Imaging & Mail$23,122.81
  • Onpoint Data Strategy Llc$20,567.42
  • Hsp Direct Llc$15,809.23
  • Direct Mail Processors$15,371.57

Campaign finance — Captain Higgins For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 18, 2026

Jul 18, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance — Captain Higgins For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 18, 2026

    Raised $856,703.90 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $630,751.67 · cash on hand $595,414.67 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 18, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $223,997.54 (26%); PACs and other political committees $132,500.00 (16%); Transfers from authorized committees $498,417.93 (58%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $1,788.43 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $142,936.23; general consulting $60,111.33; compliance and treasurer $36,211.90; digital $32,869.87; staff, contractors and reimbursements $24,791.80; other $17,532.21.

    Jul 18, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Stock trades — no periodic transaction reports filed 2024–2026

    No periodic transaction reports appear in the U.S. House Clerk financial-disclosure indexes for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (searched by StateDst and surname). Index files searched as of 2026-09-24.

    Official · U.S. House Clerk

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Clay

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $0 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.

    Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Google/YouTube ads — CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS). No ads in the 2026 cycle; 2 ads Oct–Nov 2022 during the 2022 cycle, $1,100–$1,300 (Google creative spend ranges; 1 video, 1 text). Earlier-cycle ads are not included in 2026 totals.

    Nov 8, 2022 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $0 supporting, $0 opposing, across 2 reports.

  • FREEDOM CAUCUS FUNDSupporting · $0

    2 reports, newest Aug 19, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“A man's character shouldn't be measured by how he falls, it should be measured by how he stands back up. By cutting red tape and streamlining access to the TWIC program, this legislation will address maritime and transportation workforce shortages in the Gulf of America and Louisiana waterways while extending a second chance to formerly incarcerated Americans”
Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce NeedsSep 16, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“Today we turn to the engine that has powered this crisis from the start: the cartels who built a multi-billion-dollar business around trafficking children, and the financial networks that keep their profits moving”
Higgins Leads Week of Oversight to Investigate Cartel Trafficking of Migrant Children and DOJ's Posture Toward Firearm SuppressorsSep 4, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“Every American elder should feel secure in their own home and also in the financial realm. These bills are designed to protect our elders from predatory creditors, social security errors, and government bureaucracy.”
Higgins Introduces Bills to Protect America's Elders from Financial Exploitation and Government ErrorSep 4, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“To honor our Mother and Father is a foundational Christian principle.”
Higgins Introduces Bills to Protect America's Elders from Financial Exploitation and Government ErrorSep 4, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“Ascending each year in seniority on my committees and within the Republican Conference, I have earned a seat at the America First table, where policy decisions are made for our entire Nation. I have backed the men and women of the Thin Blue Line, fought for Louisiana interests, supported our military and my Veteran Brothers and Sisters, and secured billions of dollars for important Louisiana flood mitigation and disaster relief efforts. I will always fight for Constitutionalist and Conservative principles, and with the support of We the People, I will unwaveringly continue to deliver for Louisiana.”
Higgins Qualifies for Reelection to U.S. House, Pledges to Continue to Deliver for LouisianaAug 7, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“This week, I am honored to announce that I have officially qualified for reelection in Louisiana's Third Congressional District. As a Member of the Board of Directors for the House Freedom Caucus, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with President Trump to advance the America First agenda, secure our border, and cut wasteful Washington spending, earning a 100% conservative voting record recognized by the Heritage Foundation, Club for Growth, and Americans for Prosperity.”
Higgins Qualifies for Reelection to U.S. House, Pledges to Continue to Deliver for LouisianaAug 7, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce Needs

    Sep 16, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source

  • Higgins Qualifies for Reelection to U.S. House, Pledges to Continue to Deliver for Louisiana

    Aug 7, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign website: https://clayhiggins.house.gov/

    Source: clayhiggins.house.gov (active, press releases Sep 2026); FEC committee CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS active

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook, Instagram

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Louisiana 3rd Congressional District

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the ballot: U.S. House, Louisiana 3rd District — November 3, 2026 general election

    Listed as ""Clay" Higgins" (Republican) on the LA official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · LA official election authority · source

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute

    New York, NY, 8/26/2026 to 8/29/2026. Original filing, filed by Stephen Malloy.

    Aug 26, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute, Inc.

    Cambridge, MD, 4/30/2026 to 5/3/2026. Original filing, filed by Stephen Malloy.

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — 12 Tribe Films Foundation

    Israel, 2/16/2026 to 2/23/2026. Original filing, filed by Clay Higgins.

    Feb 16, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation

    Israel, 5/24/2025 to 6/1/2025. Original filing, filed by Andrew David.

    May 24, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — American Compass

    Cambridge, MD, 4/25/2025 to 4/27/2025. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Apr 25, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute, Inc.

    Cambridge, MD, 4/23/2025 to 4/25/2025. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Apr 23, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Coalition for a Prosperous America Education Fund

    Ponte Vedra, FL, 3/6/2025 to 3/8/2025. Original filing, filed by Coby Sammis.

    Mar 6, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Coalition for a Prosperous America Education Fund

    Ponte Vedra, FL, 3/6/2025 to 3/8/2025. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Mar 6, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Louisiana Sugar Cane Foundation, Inc.

    Thibodaux, LA, New Orleans, LA, 11/7/2024 to 11/10/2024. Original filing, filed by Coby Sammis.

    Nov 7, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute, Inc.

    Cambridge, MD, 9/4/2024 to 9/6/2024. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Sep 4, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Leadership Idaho Agriculture Foundation

    Twin Falls, ID, 8/25/2024 to 8/29/2024. Original filing, filed by Coby Sammis.

    Aug 25, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — American Exploration and Production Council, and Marathon Oil Company

    Dickinson, ND, 8/12/2024 to 8/14/2024. Original filing, filed by Coby Sammis.

    Aug 12, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Stanford University

    Palo Alto, CA, 8/5/2024 to 8/8/2024. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Aug 5, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — American Compass

    Cambridge, MD, 4/5/2024 to 4/7/2024. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Apr 5, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute, Inc.

    Cambridge, MD, 9/6/2023 to 9/8/2023. Original filing, filed by Daniel West.

    Sep 6, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Restore or Retreat, Inc., and Environmental Defense Fund

    New Orleans, LA, 5/4/2023 to 5/5/2023. Original filing, filed by Coby Sammis.

    May 4, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Hot Springs, VA, 5/3/2023 to 5/5/2023. Original filing, filed by Andrew David.

    May 3, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/10/2022 to 8/11/2022. Original filing, filed by Jennifer Gabb.

    Aug 10, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute

    Amelia Island, FL, 2/12/2022 to 2/14/2022. Original filing, filed by Clay Higgins.

    Feb 12, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Conservative Partnership Institute

    Amelia Island, FL, 2/10/2022 to 2/12/2022. Original filing, filed by Clay Higgins.

    Feb 10, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Louisiana Sugar Cane Foundation

    New Orleans, LA, Thibodaux, LA, 11/18/2021 to 11/20/2021. Original filing, filed by Henry Turner Bridgforth.

    Nov 18, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Williamsburg, VA, 10/13/2021 to 10/15/2021. Original filing, filed by Laynee Buckels.

    Oct 13, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

    Baton Rouge, LA, 8/17/2021 to 8/19/2021. Original filing, filed by Henry Turner Bridgforth.

    Aug 17, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

    Baton Rouge, LA, 8/17/2021 to 8/19/2021. Original filing, filed by Henry Turner Bridgforth.

    Aug 17, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
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  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 6/17/2021 to 6/19/2021. Original filing, filed by Kathryn Facchiano.

    Jun 17, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    White Sulphur Springs, WV, 2/19/2020 to 2/22/2020. Original filing, filed by Kathryn Facchiano.

    Feb 19, 2020 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • U.S. Representative · LA-03

    Republican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Official

Not on file for Clay yet: In the News, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_5cs5dv8ww.

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