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Louisiana
State government overview
The governor of Louisiana is Jeff Landry (Republican), in office since January 2024. In Congress, Louisiana is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 6 representatives. The Louisiana Legislature has a 39-seat Senate and a 105-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2027.
Governor of Louisiana
Jeff Landry
Republican · In office since January 2024
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
Louisiana in Congress
6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
U.S. Senate
- Bill CassidyR · Senator
- John KennedyR · Senator
U.S. House
- Steve ScaliseR · District 1
- Troy CarterD · District 2
- Clay HigginsR · District 3
- Mike JohnsonR · District 4
- Julia LetlowR · District 5
- Cleo FieldsD · District 6
Louisiana Legislature
- Senate · 39 seats · 38 members listed
- 28 Republican, 10 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 105 seats · 103 members listed
- 71 Republican, 32 Democratic
4,611,961
Population
$60,756
Median income
6.3%
Unemployment
38.0
Median age
Education
High school or higher87.3%
Bachelor's or higher27.0%
Graduate or professional10.1%
Housing
Median home value$216,500
Median rent$1,064
Homeownership rate67.4%
18.9%
Poverty rate
$35,038
Per capita income
59.3%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)