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Lauren JewettDSA
Democratic candidate in the all-party primary for U.S. House, Louisiana’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Lauren Jewett is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in Louisiana’s 1st District, against Steve Scalise (R, inc.), Randall Arrington (R), E. "Liddy" Glass (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 Lauren Jewett’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
Lauren Jewett’s campaign has raised $716,339 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $156,046 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$708,092
- PACs and other committees$6,502
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,565
- Other$180
From donors who gave over $200: $77,274 after refunds, in gifts through July 18, 2026; 92% from Louisiana, 8% from other states. Top states: Louisiana $70,824 (92%), New York $1,650 (2%), Illinois $1,300 (2%), California $1,000 (1%), Virginia $1,000 (1%). 98 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: H6LA01258 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Lauren Jewett’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: Lauren Jewett (Democratic); Steve Scalise (Republican, incumbent); Randall Arrington (Republican); E. "Liddy" Glass (No Party)
- Incumbent: Steve Scalise (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. There are no party nominees; Lauren Jewett, the one Democrat on the ballot, is endorsed by the Louisiana Democratic Party.
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Louisiana 1st 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 Lauren Jewett
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 Lauren Jewett quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- National Board Certified special education teacher with 17 years of classroom experience. · laurenjewett.com (source for National Board Certified special education teacher with 17 years of classroom experience.) (archived copy of the source for National Board Certified special education teacher with 17 years of classroom experience.)
- B.A. in history and political science, University of Rochester; master's in English literature, Middlebury's Bread Loaf School of English. · laurenjewett.com (source for B.A. in history and political science, University of Rochester; master's in English literature, Middlebury's Bread Loaf School of English.) (archived copy of the source for B.A. in history and political science, University of Rochester; master's in English literature, Middlebury's Bread Loaf School of English.)
Endorsements
- Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund · everytown.org (source for the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Oppose sending U.S. military aid, weapons, and tax dollars to fund foreign conflicts and violence like we see in Gaza and instead redirect our domestic taxpayer funds toward the basic needs of children and people at home” laurenjewett.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Overturn Citizens United and get unlimited corporate PAC and super PAC money out of politics.” laurenjewett.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “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” laurenjewett.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Strengthen the right to organize and collectively bargain, including supporting the PRO Act to give workers real power at the negotiating table” laurenjewett.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “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” laurenjewett.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Increase federal investment in affordable housing development, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, to address Louisiana's shortage of housing affordable to working families.” laurenjewett.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Lauren Jewett has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Lauren Jewett been backed by AIPAC?
No. Lauren Jewett 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 Lauren Jewett had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.