2026 midterms · Louisiana · November 3
Louisiana’s 2nd District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Troy Carter (D, incumbent), Peter Williams (R), Renada "Honey" Collins (No Party), Walter "Rocky" Beach (No Party) and Lisa Ballay (Libertarian). Now held by Troy Carter (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 4). Troy Carter has been backed with $36,737 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana 2 | Solid D Average of 4; all agree Each forecaster for Louisiana 2
| Peter Williams | Renada "Honey" Collins (No Party) Walter "Rocky" Beach (No Party) Lisa Ballay (Libertarian) | No nominee until Nov. 3 · All-party ballot · On Nov. 3 Louisiana holds an all-party primary for the House: a candidate with more than half the vote wins outright; otherwise the top two meet on Dec. 12. |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 2nd District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Troy Carter (D, incumbent), Peter Williams (R), Renada "Honey" Collins (No Party), Walter "Rocky" Beach (No Party) and Lisa Ballay (Libertarian).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 2nd District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Every candidate, of any party, is on one ballot; if no one wins a majority, the top two go to a runoff on December 12.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 2nd District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (4 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?
Troy Carter has been backed with $36,737 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How do I vote in Louisiana?
Check your registration on Louisiana’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.