List of United States representatives from Louisiana explained

The following is an alphabetical list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana.

Current representatives

As of May 11, 2021

List of members

MemberYearsPartyDistrictNotes
nowrap align=left Ralph Abrahamdata-sort-value="January 3, 2015" nowrap January 3, 2015 –
January 3, 2021
RepublicanElected in 2014.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Joseph H. Acklendata-sort-value="February 20, 1878" nowrap February 20, 1878 –
March 3, 1881
DemocraticWon election contest.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Rodney Alexanderdata-sort-value="January 3, 2003" nowrap January 3, 2003 –
August 9, 2004
DemocraticElected in 2002.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="August 9, 2004" nowrap August 9, 2004 –
September 26, 2013
RepublicanSwitched parties and re-elected in 2004 as a Republican.
Resigned to become Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
nowrap align=left A. Leonard Allendata-sort-value="January 3, 1937" nowrap January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1953
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Retired.
nowrap align=left James Benjamin Aswelldata-sort-value="March 4, 1913" nowrap March 4, 1913 –
March 16, 1931
DemocraticElected in 1912.
Died.
nowrap align=left Samuel T. Bairddata-sort-value="March 4, 1897" nowrap March 4, 1897 –
April 22, 1899
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Died.
nowrap align=left Richard Bakerdata-sort-value="January 3, 1987" nowrap January 3, 1987 –
February 2, 2008
RepublicanElected in 1986.
Resigned to take a lobbying position at the Managed Funds Association.
nowrap align=left W. Jasper Blackburndata-sort-value="July 18, 1868" nowrap July 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
RepublicanElected to finish the vacant term.
Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor.
nowrap align=left Newton C. Blancharddata-sort-value="March 4, 1881" nowrap March 4, 1881 –
March 12, 1894
DemocraticElected in 1880.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Alexander Boarmandata-sort-value="December 3, 1872" nowrap December 3, 1872 –
March 3, 1873
Liberal RepublicanElected to finish McCleery's term.
Retired.
Charles J. Boatnerdata-sort-value="March 4, 1889" nowrap March 4, 1889 –
March 20, 1896
DemocraticElected in 1888.
House declared seat vacant after election was contested by Alexis Benoit.
June 10, 1896 –
March 3, 1897
Elected to finish his own term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Hale Boggsdata-sort-value="January 3, 1941" nowrap January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
DemocraticElected in 1940.
Lost renomination to Maloney.
data-sort-value="January 3, 1947" nowrap January 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1973
Elected in 1946.
Presumed dead after private plane went missing over Alaska October 16, 1972. Seat declared vacant at beginning of the 93rd Congress.
nowrap align=left Lindy Boggsdata-sort-value="March 20, 1973" nowrap March 20, 1973 –
January 3, 1991
DemocraticElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Pierre Bossierdata-sort-value="March 4, 1843" nowrap March 4, 1843 –
April 24, 1844
DemocraticElected in 1842.
Died.
nowrap align=left John Edward Boulignydata-sort-value="March 4, 1859" nowrap March 4, 1859 –
March 3, 1861
Know NothingElected in 1858.
Seat expired at the end of the 36th Congress due to Louisiana's succession.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Charles Boustanydata-sort-value="January 3, 2005" nowrap January 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2013
RepublicanElected in 2004.
Redistricted to the .
data-sort-value="January 3, 2013" nowrap January 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2017
Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2012.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left John Breauxdata-sort-value="September 30, 1972" nowrap September 30, 1972 –
January 3, 1987
DemocraticElected to finish Edwards's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Phanor Breazealedata-sort-value="March 4, 1899" nowrap March 4, 1899 –
March 3, 1905
DemocraticElected in 1898.
Lost renomination to Watkins.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 William Leigh Brentdata-sort-value="March 4, 1823" nowrap March 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Adams-Clay)Elected in 1822.
Switched partied.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1825" nowrap March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1829
Anti-JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Overton Brooksdata-sort-value="January 3, 1937" nowrap January 3, 1937 –
September 16, 1961
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Died.
nowrap align=left Robert F. Broussarddata-sort-value="March 4, 1897" nowrap March 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1915
DemocraticElected in 1896.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Charles F. Buckdata-sort-value="March 4, 1895" nowrap March 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected in 1894.
Retired to run for Mayor of New Orleans.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Henry Adams Bullarddata-sort-value="March 4, 1831" nowrap March 4, 1831 –
January 4, 1834
Anti-JacksonianElected in 1830.
Resigned to become judge of Supreme Court of Louisiana.
data-sort-value="December 5, 1850" nowrap December 5, 1850 –
March 3, 1851
WhigElected to finish Conrad's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Thomas Butlerdata-sort-value="November 16, 1818" nowrap November 16, 1818 –
March 3, 1821
Democratic-Republicandata-sort-value=0 Elected to finish Robertson's term.
Lost renomination to Johnston.
nowrap align=left Patrick T. Cafferydata-sort-value="January 3, 1969" nowrap January 3, 1969 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticElected in 1968.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Troy Carterdata-sort-value="April 24, 2021" nowrap April 24, 2021 –
present
DemocraticElected to finish Richmond's term.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left Joseph Caodata-sort-value="January 3, 2009" nowrap January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2011
RepublicanElected in 2008.
Lost re-election to Richmond.
nowrap align=left Bill Cassidydata-sort-value="January 3, 2009" nowrap January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2015
RepublicanElected in 2008.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Don Cazayouxdata-sort-value="May 3, 2008" nowrap May 3, 2008 –
January 3, 2009
DemocraticElected to finish Baker's term.
Lost re-election to Cassidy.
nowrap align=left Thomas Withers Chinndata-sort-value="March 4, 1839" nowrap March 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1841
WhigElected in 1838.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Hamilton D. Colemandata-sort-value="March 4, 1889" nowrap March 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1891
RepublicanElected in 1888.
Lost re-election to Lagan.
nowrap align=left Charles Magill Conraddata-sort-value="March 4, 1849" nowrap March 4, 1849 –
August 17, 1850
WhigElected in 1848.
Resigned to become Secretary of War.
nowrap align=left John Cookseydata-sort-value="January 3, 1997" nowrap January 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2003
RepublicanElected in 1996.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Chester Bidwell Darralldata-sort-value="March 4, 1869" nowrap March 4, 1869 –
February 20, 1878
RepublicanElected in 1868.
Lost election contest to Acklen.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1881" nowrap March 4, 1881 –
March 3, 1883
Elected in 1880.
Lost re-election to Kellogg.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Robert C. Daveydata-sort-value="March 4, 1893" nowrap March 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1895
DemocraticElected in 1892.
Retired.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1897" nowrap March 4, 1897 –
December 26, 1908
Elected in 1896.
Re-elected but died before next term began.
nowrap align=left Thomas G. Davidsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1855" nowrap March 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1861
DemocraticElected in 1854.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 John Bennett Dawsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1841" nowrap March 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843
DemocraticElected in 1840.
Redistricted to the .
March 4, 1843– June 26, 1845Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1842.
Died.
nowrap align=left René L. De Rouendata-sort-value="August 23, 1927" nowrap August 23, 1927 –
January 3, 1941
DemocraticElected to finish Lazaro's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Cleveland Deardata-sort-value="March 4, 1933" nowrap March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected in 1932.
Retired to run for governor.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 James R. Domengeauxdata-sort-value="January 3, 1941" nowrap January 3, 1941 –
April 15, 1944
DemocraticElected in 1940.
Resigned to join the Armed Forces.
data-sort-value="November 7, 1944" nowrap November 7, 1944 –
January 3, 1949
Elected to finish his own term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left William Dunbardata-sort-value="March 4, 1853" nowrap March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1852.
Lost re-election to Eustis.
nowrap align=left H. Garland Duprédata-sort-value="November 8, 1910" nowrap November 8, 1910 –
February 21, 1924
DemocraticElected to finish Gilmore's term.
Died.
nowrap align=left Edwin Edwardsdata-sort-value="October 2, 1965" nowrap October 2, 1965 –
May 9, 1972
DemocraticElected to finish Thompson's term.
Resigned when elected governor.
nowrap align=left Joseph Barton Elamdata-sort-value="March 4, 1877" nowrap March 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1881
DemocraticElected in 1876.
Retired.
nowrap align=left James Walter Elderdata-sort-value="March 4, 1913" nowrap March 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1915
DemocraticElected in 1912.
Lost renomination to Wilson.
nowrap align=left E. John Ellisdata-sort-value="March 4, 1875" nowrap March 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1885
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Albert Estopinaldata-sort-value="November 3, 1908" nowrap November 3, 1908 –
April 28, 1919
DemocraticElected to finish Meyer's term.
Died.
nowrap align=left George Eustis Jr.data-sort-value="March 4, 1855" nowrap March 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1859
Know NothingElected in 1854.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 George K. Favrotdata-sort-value="March 4, 1907" nowrap March 4, 1907 –
March 3, 1909
DemocraticElected in 1906.
Lost renomination to Wickliffe.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1921" nowrap March 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1925
Elected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Kemp.
nowrap align=left Joachim O. Fernandezdata-sort-value="March 4, 1931" nowrap March 4, 1931 –
January 3, 1941
DemocraticElected in 1930.
Lost renomination to Hébert.
nowrap align=left Cleo Fieldsdata-sort-value="January 3, 1993" nowrap January 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1997
DemocraticElected in 1992.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Benjamin Flandersdata-sort-value="December 3, 1862" nowrap December 3, 1862 –
March 3, 1863
UnionElected in 1862.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John Flemingdata-sort-value="January 3, 2009" nowrap January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2017
RepublicanElected in 2008.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Rice Garlanddata-sort-value="April 28, 1834" nowrap April 28, 1834 –
March 3, 1837
Anti-JacksonianElected to finish Bullard's term.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1837" nowrap March 4, 1837 –
July 21, 1840
WhigRe-elected in 1836 as a Whig.
Resigned to become judge of Supreme Court of Louisiana.
nowrap align=left Edward J. Gaydata-sort-value="March 4, 1885" nowrap March 4, 1885 –
May 30, 1889
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Died.
nowrap align=left Randall L. Gibsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1875" nowrap March 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Samuel Louis Gilmoredata-sort-value="March 30, 1909" nowrap March 30, 1909 –
July 18, 1910
DemocraticElected to finish Davey's term.
Died.
nowrap align=left Garret Gravesdata-sort-value="January 3, 2015" nowrap January 3, 2015 –
present
RepublicanElected in 2014.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left John K. Griffithdata-sort-value="January 3, 1937" nowrap January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1941
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to Sanders Jr.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Henry Hosford Gurleydata-sort-value="March 4, 1823" nowrap March 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Adams-Clay)Elected in 1822.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1825" nowrap March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1831
Anti-JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Michael Hahndata-sort-value="December 3, 1862" nowrap December 3, 1862 –
March 3, 1863
UnionElected in 1862.
Retired.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1885" nowrap March 4, 1885 –
March 15, 1886
RepublicanElected in 1884.
Died.
nowrap align=left John H. Harmansondata-sort-value="January 1, 1845" nowrap ??, 1845 –
October 24, 1850
DemocraticElected to finish Dawson's term.
Died.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Jimmy Hayesdata-sort-value="January 3, 1987" nowrap January 3, 1987 –
December 1, 1995
DemocraticElected in 1986.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="December 1, 1995" nowrap December 1, 1995 –
January 3, 1997
RepublicanSwitched parties.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left F. Edward Hébertdata-sort-value="January 3, 1941" nowrap January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1977
DemocraticElected in 1940.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Clay HigginsJanuary 3, 2017 - presentRepublicanElected in 2016.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left Clyde C. Hollowaydata-sort-value="January 3, 1987" nowrap January 3, 1987 –
January 3, 1993
RepublicanElected in 1986.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election to Baker.
nowrap align=left Jerry Huckabydata-sort-value="January 3, 1977" nowrap January 3, 1977 –
January 3, 1993
DemocraticElected in 1976.
Lost re-election to McCrery.
nowrap align=left Carleton Huntdata-sort-value="March 4, 1883" nowrap March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
DemocraticElected in 1882.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Theodore Gaillard Huntdata-sort-value="March 4, 1853" nowrap March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
WhigElected in 1852.
Lost re-election to Taylor as a Know Nothing candidate.
nowrap align=left Alfred Briggs Iriondata-sort-value="March 4, 1885" nowrap March 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticElected in 1884.
Lost renomination to E. Robertson.
nowrap align=left William J. Jeffersondata-sort-value="January 3, 1991" nowrap January 3, 1991 –
January 3, 2009
DemocraticElected in 1990.
Lost re-election to Cao.
nowrap align=left Bobby Jindaldata-sort-value="January 3, 2005" nowrap January 3, 2005 –
January 14, 2008
RepublicanElected in 2004.
Resigned when elected governor.
nowrap align=left Chris Johndata-sort-value="January 3, 1997" nowrap January 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2005
DemocraticElected in 1996.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Henry Johnsondata-sort-value="December 1, 1834" nowrap December 1, 1834 –
March 3, 1837
Anti-JacksonianElected to finish White's term.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1837" nowrap March 4, 1837 –
March 3, 1839
WhigRe-elected in 1836 as a Whig.
Retired to run for governor.
nowrap align=left Josiah S. Johnstondata-sort-value="March 4, 1821" nowrap March 4, 1821 –
March 3, 1823
Democratic-Republicandata-sort-value=0 Elected in 1820.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election.
nowrap align=left Mike Johnsondata-sort-value="January 3, 2017" nowrap January 3, 2017 –
present
RepublicanElected in 2016.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left Roland Jonesdata-sort-value="March 4, 1853" nowrap March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1852.
Retired.
nowrap align=left William P. Kelloggdata-sort-value="March 4, 1883" nowrap March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
RepublicanElected in 1882.
Lost re-election to Gay.
nowrap align=left Bolivar E. Kempdata-sort-value="March 4, 1925" nowrap March 4, 1925 –
June 19, 1933
DemocraticElected in 1924.
Died.
nowrap align=left J. Floyd Kingdata-sort-value="March 4, 1879" nowrap March 4, 1879 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticElected in 1878.
Lost renomination to Newton.
nowrap align=left Alcée Louis la Branchedata-sort-value="March 4, 1843" nowrap March 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
DemocraticElected in 1842.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Emile La Séredata-sort-value="January 26, 1846" nowrap January 26, 1846 –
March 3, 1851
DemocraticElected to finish Slidell's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Matthew D. Lagandata-sort-value="March 4, 1887" nowrap March 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Retired.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1891" nowrap March 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1893
Elected in 1890.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John M. Landrumdata-sort-value="March 4, 1859" nowrap March 4, 1859 –
March 3, 1861
DemocraticElected in 1858.
Vacated seat due to Civil War.
nowrap align=left Jeff Landrydata-sort-value="January 3, 2011" nowrap January 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2013
RepublicanElected in 2010.
Lost re-election to Boustany.
nowrap align=left Joseph Aristide Landrydata-sort-value="March 4, 1851" nowrap March 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
WhigElected in 1850.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Henry D. Larcade Jr.data-sort-value="January 3, 1943" nowrap January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
DemocraticElected in 1942.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Effingham Lawrencedata-sort-value="March 3, 1875" nowrap March 3, 1875 –
March 4, 1875
DemocraticWon contested 1872 election.
Lost re-election to Gibson.
nowrap align=left Ladislas Lazarodata-sort-value="March 4, 1913" nowrap March 4, 1913 –
March 30, 1927
DemocraticElected in 1912.
Died.
nowrap align=left Claude Leachdata-sort-value="January 3, 1979" nowrap January 3, 1979 –
January 3, 1981
DemocraticElected in 1978.
Lost re-election to Roemer.
nowrap align=left John E. Leonarddata-sort-value="March 4, 1877" nowrap March 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1878
RepublicanElected in 1876.
Died.
nowrap align=left Julia Letlowdata-sort-value="March 20, 2021" nowrap March 20, 2021 –
present
RepublicanElected to begin the term of her husband, Luke Letlow, who died before taking office.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left William M. Levydata-sort-value="March 4, 1875" nowrap March 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
DemocraticElected in 1874.
Lost renomination to Elam.
nowrap align=left Edward T. Lewisdata-sort-value="March 4, 1883" nowrap March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
DemocraticElected to finish member-elect Andrew Herron's term.
Lost renomination to Irion.
nowrap align=left Bob Livingstondata-sort-value="August 27, 1977" nowrap August 27, 1977 –
March 1, 1999
RepublicanElected to finish Tonry's term.
Resigned following revelations of his extramarital affair.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Edward Livingstondata-sort-value="March 4, 1823" nowrap March 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Jackson)Elected in 1822.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1825" nowrap March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1829
JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Catherine S. Longdata-sort-value="March 30, 1985" nowrap March 30, 1985 –
January 3, 1987
DemocraticElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left George S. Longdata-sort-value="January 3, 1953" nowrap January 3, 1953 –
March 22, 1958
DemocraticElected in 1952.
Died.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Gillis W. Longdata-sort-value="January 3, 1963" nowrap January 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965
DemocraticElected in 1962.
Lost renomination to S. Long.
data-sort-value="January 3, 1973" nowrap January 3, 1973 –
January 20, 1985
Elected in 1972.
Died.
nowrap align=left Speedy O. Longdata-sort-value="January 3, 1965" nowrap January 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1973
DemocraticElected in 1964.
Retired.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Paul H. Maloneydata-sort-value="March 4, 1931" nowrap March 4, 1931 –
December 15, 1940
DemocraticElected in 1930.
Lost renomination to Boggs and resigned to become collector of internal revenue for the New Orleans district.
data-sort-value="January 3, 1943" nowrap January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1947
Elected in 1942.
Retired.
nowrap align=left James MannJuly 18, 1868 - August 26, 1868DemocraticElected to finish the vacant term.
Died.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Whitmell P. Martindata-sort-value="March 4, 1915" nowrap March 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1919
ProgressiveElected in 1914.
Swirtched parties.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1919" nowrap March 4, 1919 –
April 6, 1929
DemocraticRe-elected in 1918 as a Democrat.
Died.
nowrap align=left Vance McAllisterdata-sort-value="November 16, 2013" nowrap November 16, 2013 –
January 3, 2015
RepublicanElected to finish Alexander's term.
Lost re-election to Abraham.
nowrap align=left James McCleerydata-sort-value="March 4, 1871" nowrap March 4, 1871 –
November 5, 1871
RepublicanElected in 1870.
Died.
nowrap align=left rowspan=3 Jim McCrerydata-sort-value="April 16, 1988" nowrap April 16, 1988 –
January 3, 1993
RepublicanElected to finish Roemer's term.
Redistricted to the .
data-sort-value="January 3, 1993" nowrap January 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1997
Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1992.
Redistricted to the .
data-sort-value="January 3, 1997" nowrap January 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2009
Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1996.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Charles E. McKenziedata-sort-value="January 3, 1943" nowrap January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1947
DemocraticElected in 1942.
Lost renomination to Passman.
nowrap align=left Harold B. McSweendata-sort-value="January 3, 1959" nowrap January 3, 1959 –
January 3, 1963
DemocraticElected in 1958.
Lost renomination to G. Long.
nowrap align=left Charlie Melançondata-sort-value="January 3, 2005" nowrap January 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2011
DemocraticElected in 2004.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Adolph Meyerdata-sort-value="March 4, 1891" nowrap March 4, 1891 –
March 8, 1908
DemocraticElected in 1890.
Died.
nowrap align=left Newt V. Millsdata-sort-value="January 3, 1937" nowrap January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1943
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to McKenzie.
nowrap align=left Numa F. Montetdata-sort-value="August 6, 1929" nowrap August 6, 1929 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected to finish Martin's term.
Lost renomination to Mouton.
nowrap align=left Henson Mooredata-sort-value="January 3, 1975" nowrap January 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1987
RepublicanElected in 1974.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 John Mooredata-sort-value="December 17, 1840" nowrap December 17, 1840 –
March 3, 1843
WhigElected to finish Garland's term.
Lost re-election to Dawson.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1851" nowrap March 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Elected in 1850.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Frank Moreydata-sort-value="March 4, 1869" nowrap March 4, 1869 –
June 8, 1876
RepublicanElected in 1868.
Lost contested election to Spencer.
nowrap align=left Lewis L. Morgandata-sort-value="November 5, 1912" nowrap November 5, 1912 –
March 3, 1917
DemocraticElected to finish Wickliffe's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left James H. Morrisondata-sort-value="January 3, 1943" nowrap January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1967
DemocraticElected in 1942.
Lost renomination to Rarick.
nowrap align=left Isaac Edward Morsedata-sort-value="December 2, 1844" nowrap December 2, 1844 –
March 3, 1851
DemocraticElected to finish Bossier's term.
Lost re-election to J. Moore.
nowrap align=left Robert L. Moutondata-sort-value="January 3, 1937" nowrap January 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1941
DemocraticElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to Domengeaux.
nowrap align=left Charles E. Nashdata-sort-value="March 4, 1875" nowrap March 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
RepublicanElected in 1874.
Lost re-election to E. Robertson.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Joseph P. Newshamdata-sort-value="July 18, 1868" nowrap July 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
RepublicanElected to finish the vacant term.
Redistricted to the .
data-sort-value="May 23, 1870" nowrap May 23, 1870 –
March 4, 1871
Successfully contested 1868 election of Michael Ryan.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Cherubusco Newtondata-sort-value="March 4, 1887" nowrap March 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Boatner.
nowrap align=left James O'Connordata-sort-value="June 5, 1919" nowrap June 5, 1919 –
March 3, 1931
DemocraticElected to finish Estopinal's term.
Lost renomination to Fernandez.
nowrap align=left Henry W. Ogdendata-sort-value="May 12, 1894" nowrap May 12, 1894 –
March 3, 1899
DemocraticElected to finish Blanchard's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John H. Overtondata-sort-value="May 12, 1931" nowrap May 12, 1931 –
March 3, 1933
DemocraticElected to finish Aswell's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Walter Hampden Overtondata-sort-value="March 4, 1829" nowrap March 4, 1829 –
March 3, 1831
JacksonianElected in 1828.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Otto Passmandata-sort-value="January 3, 1947" nowrap January 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1977
DemocraticElected in 1946.
Lost renomination to Huckaby.
nowrap align=left Alexander G. Penndata-sort-value="December 30, 1850" nowrap December 30, 1850 –
March 3, 1853
DemocraticElected to finish Harmanson's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John Perkins Jr.data-sort-value="March 4, 1853" nowrap March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
DemocraticElected in 1852.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Vance Plauchédata-sort-value="January 3, 1941" nowrap January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
DemocraticElected in 1940.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Andrew Pricedata-sort-value="December 2, 1889" nowrap December 2, 1889 –
March 3, 1897
DemocraticElected to finish Gay's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Arsène Pujodata-sort-value="March 4, 1903" nowrap March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1913
DemocraticElected in 1902.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Joseph E. Ransdelldata-sort-value="August 29, 1899" nowrap August 29, 1899 –
March 3, 1913
DemocraticElected to finish Baird's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left John Rarickdata-sort-value="January 3, 1967" nowrap January 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1975
DemocraticElected in 1966.
Lost renomination to Jeff La Caze.
nowrap align=left Cedric Richmonddata-sort-value="January 3, 2011" nowrap January 3, 2011 –
January 15, 2021
DemocraticElected in 2010.
Resigned to become Senior Advisor to the President.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Eleazar W. Ripleydata-sort-value="March 4, 1835" nowrap March 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1837
JacksonianElected in 1834.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="March 2, 1839" nowrap March 4, 1837 –
March 2, 1839
DemocraticRe-elected in 1836 as a Democrat.
Retired but died before next term began.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Edward White Robertsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1877" nowrap March 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1883
DemocraticElected in 1876.
Lost renomination to Lewis.
March 4, 1887 - August 2, 1887Elected in 1886.
Died.
nowrap align=left Samuel Matthews Robertsondata-sort-value="December 5, 1887" nowrap December 5, 1887 –
March 3, 1907
DemocraticElected to finish his father's term.
Lost renomination to Favrot.
nowrap align=left Thomas B. Robertsondata-sort-value="April 30, 1812" nowrap April 30, 1812 –
April 20, 1818
Democratic-Republicandata-sort-value=0 Elected to finish the vacant term.
Resigned.
nowrap align=left Buddy Roemerdata-sort-value="January 3, 1981" nowrap January 3, 1981 –
March 14, 1988
DemocraticElected in 1980.
Resigned when elected governor.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Jared Y. Sanders Jr.data-sort-value="May 1, 1934" nowrap May 1, 1934 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected to finish Kemp's term.
Re-elected in 1934.
Lost renomination to Griffith.
data-sort-value="January 3, 1941" nowrap January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
Elected in 1940.
Lost renomination to Morrison.
nowrap align=left Jared Y. Sanders Sr.data-sort-value="March 4, 1917" nowrap March 4, 1917 –
March 3, 1921
DemocraticElected in 1916.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John M. Sandidgedata-sort-value="March 4, 1855" nowrap March 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1859
DemocraticElected in 1854.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John N. Sandlindata-sort-value="March 4, 1921" nowrap March 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected in 1920.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
nowrap align=left Steve Scalisedata-sort-value="May 3, 2008" nowrap May 3, 2008 –
present
RepublicanElected to finish Jindal's term.
Incumbent.
nowrap align=left Lionel Allen Sheldondata-sort-value="March 4, 1869" nowrap March 4, 1869 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected in 1868.
Lost re-election to Ellis.
nowrap align=left George A. Sheridandata-sort-value="March 4, 1873" nowrap March 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
Liberal Republicandata-sort-value=0 Elected in 1872.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John Slidelldata-sort-value="March 4, 1843" nowrap March 4, 1843 –
November 10, 1845
DemocraticElected in 1842.
Resigned.
nowrap align=left George Luke Smithdata-sort-value="November 24, 1873" nowrap November 24, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected to finish representative-elect Peters's term.
Lost re-election to Levy.
nowrap align=left James Z. Spearingdata-sort-value="April 22, 1924" nowrap April 22, 1924 –
March 3, 1931
DemocraticElected to finish Deupré's term.
Lost renomination to Maloney.
nowrap align=left William B. Spencerdata-sort-value="June 8, 1876" nowrap June 8, 1876 –
January 8, 1877
DemocraticWon contested election.
Retired and resigned to become associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Louis St. Martindata-sort-value="March 4, 1851" nowrap March 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
DemocraticElected in 1850.
Retired.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1885" nowrap March 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1887
Elected in 1884.
Retired.
nowrap align=left J. Hale Sypherdata-sort-value="July 18, 1868" nowrap July 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1875
RepublicanElected to finish the vacant term.
Term expired during election contest.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Billy Tauzindata-sort-value="May 22, 1980" nowrap May 22, 1980 –
August 8, 1995
DemocraticElected to finish Treen's term.
Switched parties.
data-sort-value="August 8, 1995" nowrap August 8, 1995 –
January 3, 2005
RepublicanSwitched parties and re-elected in 1996 as a Republican.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Miles Taylordata-sort-value="March 4, 1855" nowrap March 4, 1855 –
February 5, 1861
DemocraticElected in 1854.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
nowrap align=left Bannon G. Thibodeauxdata-sort-value="March 4, 1845" nowrap March 4, 1845 –
March 3, 1849
DemocraticElected in 1844.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Philemon Thomasdata-sort-value="March 4, 1831" nowrap March 4, 1831 –
March 3, 1835
JacksonianElected in 1830.
Retired.
nowrap align=left T. Ashton Thompsondata-sort-value="January 3, 1953" nowrap January 3, 1953 –
July 1, 1965
DemocraticElected in 1952.
Died.
nowrap align=left Richard A. TonryJanuary 3, 1977 - May 4, 1977DemocraticElected in 1976.
Resigned after conviction for vote-buying.
nowrap align=left David C. Treendata-sort-value="January 3, 1973" nowrap January 3, 1973 –
March 10, 1980
RepublicanElected in 1972.
Resigned when elected governor.
nowrap align=left Michel Vidaldata-sort-value="July 18, 1868" nowrap July 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
RepublicanElected to finish the vacant term.
Retired to become U.S. consul to Tripoli, Libya.
nowrap align=left David Vitterdata-sort-value="May 29, 1999" nowrap May 29, 1999 –
January 3, 2005
RepublicanElected to finish Livingston's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
nowrap align=left Joe Waggonnerdata-sort-value="December 19, 1961" nowrap December 19, 1961 –
January 3, 1979
DemocraticElected to finish Brooks's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Nathaniel D. Wallacedata-sort-value="December 9, 1886" nowrap December 9, 1886 –
March 3, 1887
DemocraticElected to finish Hahn's term.
Retired.
nowrap align=left John T. Watkinsdata-sort-value="March 4, 1905" nowrap March 4, 1905 –
March 3, 1921
DemocraticElected in 1904.
Lost renomination to Sandlin.
nowrap align=left rowspan=2 Edward D. White Sr.data-sort-value="March 4, 1829" nowrap March 4, 1829 –
November 15, 1834
Anti-JacksonianElected in 1828.
Retired to run for governor and resigned when elected.
data-sort-value="March 4, 1839" nowrap March 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1843
WhigElected in 1838.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Robert Charles Wickliffedata-sort-value="March 4, 1909" nowrap March 4, 1909 –
June 11, 1912
DemocraticElected in 1908.
Died.
nowrap align=left Theodore S. Wilkinsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1887" nowrap March 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1891
DemocraticElected in 1886.
Retired.
nowrap align=left Edwin E. Willisdata-sort-value="January 3, 1949" nowrap January 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1969
DemocraticElected in 1948.
Lost renomination to Caffery.
nowrap align=left Riley J. Wilsondata-sort-value="March 4, 1915" nowrap March 4, 1915 –
January 3, 1937
DemocraticElected in 1914.
Lost renomination to Mills.
nowrap align=left J. Smith Youngdata-sort-value="November 5, 1878" nowrap November 5, 1878 –
March 3, 1879
DemocraticElected to finish Leonard's term.
Retired.

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