Donna Major
Donna Major (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. Major declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 16, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Louisiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Beginning in the 2026 elections, Louisiana elections for U.S. Congress, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission, and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education use a closed partisan primary and primary runoff system. Candidates for those offices no longer run in majority-vote system primaries.
General election
The primary will occur on May 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 1
Lauren Jewett (D), Donna Major (D), and Candida Pagel (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 1 on May 16, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 1
Incumbent Steve Scalise (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 1 on May 16, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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