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John Day
Democratic candidate in the all-party primary for U.S. House, Louisiana’s 3rd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
John Day is one of three Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 3rd District, against Priscilla Gonzalez (D), Caleb Walker (D), Clay Higgins (R, inc.), Kate Cotten (R), Tia LeBrun (No Party). It is an all-party primary: a candidate with more than half the vote wins outright, otherwise the top two meet in a December runoff, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers John Day’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
John Day’s campaign has raised $222,557 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $124,738 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$208,232
- The candidate’s own money and loans$7,575
- PACs and other committees$5,000
- Other$1,750
From donors who gave over $200: $12,128 after refunds, in gifts through July 11, 2026; 69% from Louisiana, 31% from other states. Top states: Louisiana $8,378 (69%), California $3,500 (29%), Texas $250 (2%). 11 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6LA03205 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to John Day’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: John Day (Democratic); Priscilla Gonzalez (Democratic); Caleb Walker (Democratic); Clay Higgins (Republican, incumbent); Kate Cotten (Republican); Tia LeBrun (No Party)
- Incumbent: Clay Higgins (R). 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. 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans qualified, plus one more candidate with no party; there are no party nominees (the Democrat listed first is the one endorsed by the Louisiana Democratic Party).
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Louisiana 3rd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Louisiana race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Louisiana
Early voting: Oct 20 – Oct 27. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Louisiana
- Check your registration on Louisiana’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Louisiana
Ballots already cast in Louisiana: 363,685 (early in person and absentee, as of Oct 24; Louisiana Secretary of State): 26% of 2022 midterm turnout in Louisiana (1,410,475) · 12% of registered voters in Louisiana · by party registration in Louisiana: Democrats 43%, Republicans 39%, others 17%
About John Day
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or John Day quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Professional writer, working with the Coushatta and Choctaw tribes on coordinating a film production. · johndayforcongress.com (source for Professional writer, working with the Coushatta and Choctaw tribes on coordinating a film production.) (archived copy of the source for Professional writer, working with the Coushatta and Choctaw tribes on coordinating a film production.)
- Served in the U.S. Navy, 1994 to 1998. · johndayforcongress.com (source for Served in the U.S. Navy, 1994 to 1998.) (archived copy of the source for Served in the U.S. Navy, 1994 to 1998.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at johndayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), johndayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), johndayforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at johndayforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), johndayforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Protect your right to make your own medical decisions” johndayforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Reward work with higher take-home pay” johndayforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Enforce the law and secure the border” johndayforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at johndayforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), johndayforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID John Day has used:
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Questions and answers
Has John Day been backed by AIPAC?
No. John Day has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has John Day had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.