List of United States representatives from Louisiana

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

Current representatives

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As of May 11, 2021

List of members

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MemberYearsPartyDistrictNotes
Ralph AbrahamJanuary 3, 2015 –
January 3, 2021
Republican5thElected in 2014.
Retired.
Joseph H. AcklenFebruary 20, 1878 –
March 3, 1881
Democratic3rdWon election contest.
Retired.
Rodney AlexanderJanuary 3, 2003 –
August 9, 2004
Democratic5thElected in 2002.
Switched parties.
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.
A. Leonard AllenJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1953
Democratic8thElected in 1936.
Retired.
James Benjamin AswellMarch 4, 1913 –
March 16, 1931
Democratic8thElected in 1912.
Died.
Samuel T. BairdMarch 4, 1897 –
April 22, 1899
Democratic5thElected in 1896.
Died.
Richard BakerJanuary 3, 1987 –
February 2, 2008
Republican6thElected in 1986.
Resigned to take a lobbying position at the Managed Funds Association.
W. Jasper BlackburnJuly 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
Republican5thElected to finish the vacant term.
Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor.
Newton C. BlanchardMarch 4, 1881 –
March 12, 1894
Democratic4thElected in 1880.
Resigned when appointed U.S. senator.
Alexander BoarmanDecember 3, 1872 –
March 3, 1873
Liberal Republican4thElected to finish McCleery's term.
Retired.
Charles J. BoatnerMarch 4, 1889 –
March 20, 1896
Democratic5thElected 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.
Hale BoggsJanuary 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
Democratic2ndElected in 1940.
Lost renomination to Maloney.
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.
Lindy BoggsMarch 20, 1973 –
January 3, 1991
Democratic2ndElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
Pierre BossierMarch 4, 1843 –
April 24, 1844
Democratic4thElected in 1842.
Died.
John Edward BoulignyMarch 4, 1859 –
March 3, 1861
Know Nothing1stElected in 1858.
Seat expired at the end of the 36th Congress due to Louisiana's succession.[a]
Charles BoustanyJanuary 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2013
Republican7thElected in 2004.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
January 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2017
3rdRedistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 2012.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John BreauxSeptember 30, 1972 –
January 3, 1987
Democratic7thElected to finish Edwards's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Phanor BreazealeMarch 4, 1899 –
March 3, 1905
Democratic4thElected in 1898.
Lost renomination to Watkins.
William Leigh BrentMarch 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Adams-Clay)3rdElected in 1822.
Switched partied.
March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1829
Anti-JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
Overton BrooksJanuary 3, 1937 –
September 16, 1961
Democratic4thElected in 1936.
Died.
Robert F. BroussardMarch 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1915
Democratic3rdElected in 1896.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Charles F. BuckMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1897
Democratic2ndElected in 1894.
Retired to run for Mayor of New Orleans.
Henry Adams BullardMarch 4, 1831 –
January 4, 1834
Anti-Jacksonian3rdElected in 1830.
Resigned to become judge of Supreme Court of Louisiana.
December 5, 1850 –
March 3, 1851
Whig2ndElected to finish Conrad's term.
Retired.
Thomas ButlerNovember 16, 1818 –
March 3, 1821
Democratic-RepublicanAt-largeElected to finish Robertson's term.
Lost renomination to Johnston.
Patrick T. CafferyJanuary 3, 1969 –
January 3, 1973
Democratic3rdElected in 1968.
Retired.
Troy CarterApril 24, 2021 –
present
Democratic2ndElected to finish Richmond's term.
Incumbent.
Joseph CaoJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2011
Republican2ndElected in 2008.
Lost re-election to Richmond.
Bill CassidyJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2015
Republican6thElected in 2008.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Don CazayouxMay 3, 2008 –
January 3, 2009
Democratic6thElected to finish Baker's term.
Lost re-election to Cassidy.
Thomas Withers ChinnMarch 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1841
Whig2ndElected in 1838.
Retired.
Hamilton D. ColemanMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1891
Republican2ndElected in 1888.
Lost re-election to Lagan.
Charles Magill ConradMarch 4, 1849 –
August 17, 1850
Whig2ndElected in 1848.
Resigned to become Secretary of War.
John CookseyJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2003
Republican5thElected in 1996.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Chester Bidwell DarrallMarch 4, 1869 –
February 20, 1878
Republican3rdElected in 1868.
Lost election contest to Acklen.
March 4, 1881 –
March 3, 1883
Elected in 1880.
Lost re-election to Kellogg.
Robert C. DaveyMarch 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1895
Democratic2ndElected in 1892.
Retired.
March 4, 1897 –
December 26, 1908
Elected in 1896.
Re-elected but died before next term began.
Thomas G. DavidsonMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1861
Democratic3rdElected in 1854.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
John Bennett DawsonMarch 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843
Democratic2ndElected in 1840.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
March 4, 1843– June 26, 18453rdRedistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1842.
Died.
René L. De RouenAugust 23, 1927 –
January 3, 1941
Democratic7thElected to finish Lazaro's term.
Retired.
Cleveland DearMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic8thElected in 1932.
Retired to run for governor.
James R. DomengeauxJanuary 3, 1941 –
April 15, 1944
Democratic3rdElected in 1940.
Resigned to join the Armed Forces.
November 7, 1944 –
January 3, 1949
Elected to finish his own term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William DunbarMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic1stElected in 1852.
Lost re-election to Eustis.
H. Garland DupréNovember 8, 1910 –
February 21, 1924
Democratic2ndElected to finish Gilmore's term.
Died.
Edwin EdwardsOctober 2, 1965 –
May 9, 1972
Democratic7thElected to finish Thompson's term.
Resigned when elected governor.
Joseph Barton ElamMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1881
Democratic4thElected in 1876.
Retired.
James Walter ElderMarch 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1915
Democratic5thElected in 1912.
Lost renomination to Wilson.
E. John EllisMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1885
Democratic2ndElected in 1874.
Retired.
Albert EstopinalNovember 3, 1908 –
April 28, 1919
Democratic1stElected to finish Meyer's term.
Died.
George Eustis Jr.March 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1859
Know Nothing1stElected in 1854.
Retired.
George K. FavrotMarch 4, 1907 –
March 3, 1909
Democratic6thElected in 1906.
Lost renomination to Wickliffe.
March 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1925
Elected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Kemp.
Joachim O. FernandezMarch 4, 1931 –
January 3, 1941
Democratic1stElected in 1930.
Lost renomination to Hébert.
Cleo FieldsJanuary 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1997
Democratic4thElected in 1992.
Retired.
Benjamin FlandersDecember 3, 1862 –
March 3, 1863
Unionist1stElected in 1862.[b]
Retired.
John FlemingJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2017
Republican4thElected in 2008.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Rice GarlandApril 28, 1834 –
March 3, 1837
Anti-Jacksonian3rdElected to finish Bullard's term.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1837 –
July 21, 1840
WhigRe-elected in 1836 as a Whig.
Resigned to become judge of Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Edward J. GayMarch 4, 1885 –
May 30, 1889
Democratic3rdElected in 1884.
Died.
Randall L. GibsonMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1883
Democratic1stElected in 1874.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Samuel Louis GilmoreMarch 30, 1909 –
July 18, 1910
Democratic2ndElected to finish Davey's term.
Died.
Garret GravesJanuary 3, 2015 –
present
Republican6thElected in 2014.
Incumbent.
John K. GriffithJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1941
Democratic6thElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to Sanders Jr.
Henry Hosford GurleyMarch 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Adams-Clay)2ndElected in 1822.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1831
Anti-JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
Michael HahnDecember 3, 1862 –
March 3, 1863
Unionist2ndElected in 1862.[b]
Retired.
March 4, 1885 –
March 15, 1886
RepublicanElected in 1884.
Died.
John H. Harmanson??, 1845 –
October 24, 1850
Democratic3rdElected to finish Dawson's term.
Died.
Jimmy HayesJanuary 3, 1987 –
December 1, 1995
Democratic7thElected in 1986.
Switched parties.
December 1, 1995 –
January 3, 1997
RepublicanSwitched parties.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
F. Edward HébertJanuary 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1977
Democratic1stElected in 1940.
Retired.
Clay HigginsJanuary 3, 2017 - presentRepublican3rdElected in 2016.
Incumbent.
Clyde C. HollowayJanuary 3, 1987 –
January 3, 1993
Republican8thElected in 1986.
Redistricted to the 6th district and lost re-election to Baker.
Jerry HuckabyJanuary 3, 1977 –
January 3, 1993
Democratic5thElected in 1976.
Lost re-election to McCrery.
Carleton HuntMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
Democratic1stElected in 1882.
Retired.
Theodore Gaillard HuntMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Whig2ndElected in 1852.
Lost re-election to Taylor as a Know Nothing candidate.
Alfred Briggs IrionMarch 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1887
Democratic6thElected in 1884.
Lost renomination to E. Robertson.
William J. JeffersonJanuary 3, 1991 –
January 3, 2009
Democratic2ndElected in 1990.
Lost re-election to Cao.
Bobby JindalJanuary 3, 2005 –
January 14, 2008
Republican1stElected in 2004.
Resigned when elected governor.
Chris JohnJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2005
Democratic7thElected in 1996.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Henry JohnsonDecember 1, 1834 –
March 3, 1837
Anti-Jacksonian1stElected to finish White's term.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1837 –
March 3, 1839
WhigRe-elected in 1836 as a Whig.
Retired to run for governor.
Josiah S. JohnstonMarch 4, 1821 –
March 3, 1823
Democratic-RepublicanAt-largeElected in 1820.
Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election.
Mike JohnsonJanuary 3, 2017 –
present
Republican4thElected in 2016.
Incumbent.
Roland JonesMarch 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic4thElected in 1852.
Retired.
William P. KelloggMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
Republican3rdElected in 1882.
Lost re-election to Gay.
Bolivar E. KempMarch 4, 1925 –
June 19, 1933
Democratic6thElected in 1924.
Died.
J. Floyd KingMarch 4, 1879 –
March 3, 1887
Democratic5thElected in 1878.
Lost renomination to Newton.
Alcée Louis la BrancheMarch 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845
Democratic2ndElected in 1842.
Retired.
Emile La SéreJanuary 26, 1846 –
March 3, 1851
Democratic1stElected to finish Slidell's term.
Retired.


Matthew D. LaganMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889
Democratic2ndElected in 1886.
Retired.
March 4, 1891 –
March 3, 1893
Elected in 1890.
Retired.
John M. LandrumMarch 4, 1859 –
March 3, 1861
Democratic4thElected in 1858.
Vacated seat due to Civil War.
Jeff LandryJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2013
Republican3rdElected in 2010.
Lost re-election to Boustany.
Joseph Aristide LandryMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Whig2ndElected in 1850.
Retired.
Henry D. Larcade Jr.January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
Democratic7thElected in 1942.
Retired.
Effingham LawrenceMarch 3, 1875 –
March 4, 1875
Democratic1stWon contested 1872 election.[c]
Lost re-election to Gibson.
Ladislas LazaroMarch 4, 1913 –
March 30, 1927
Democratic7thElected in 1912.
Died.
Claude LeachJanuary 3, 1979 –
January 3, 1981
Democratic4thElected in 1978.
Lost re-election to Roemer.
John E. LeonardMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1878
Republican5thElected in 1876.
Died.
Julia LetlowMarch 20, 2021 –
present
Republican5thElected to begin the term of her husband, Luke Letlow, who died before taking office.
Incumbent.
William M. LevyMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
Democratic4thElected in 1874.
Lost renomination to Elam.
Edward T. LewisMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
Democratic6thElected to finish member-elect Andrew Herron's term.
Lost renomination to Irion.
Bob LivingstonAugust 27, 1977 –
March 1, 1999
Republican1stElected to finish Tonry's term.
Resigned following revelations of his extramarital affair.
Edward LivingstonMarch 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825
Democratic-Republican (Jackson)1stElected in 1822.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1829
JacksonianRe-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Catherine S. LongMarch 30, 1985 –
January 3, 1987
Democratic8thElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
George S. LongJanuary 3, 1953 –
March 22, 1958
Democratic8thElected in 1952.
Died.
Gillis W. LongJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965
Democratic8thElected in 1962.
Lost renomination to S. Long.
January 3, 1973 –
January 20, 1985
Elected in 1972.
Died.
Speedy O. LongJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1973
Democratic8thElected in 1964.
Retired.
Paul H. MaloneyMarch 4, 1931 –
December 15, 1940
Democratic2ndElected in 1930.
Lost renomination to Boggs and resigned to become collector of internal revenue for the New Orleans district.
January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1947
Elected in 1942.
Retired.
James MannJuly 18, 1868 - August 26, 1868Democratic2ndElected to finish the vacant term.
Died.
Whitmell P. MartinMarch 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1919
Progressive3rdElected in 1914.
Swirtched parties.
March 4, 1919 –
April 6, 1929
DemocraticRe-elected in 1918 as a Democrat.
Died.
Vance McAllisterNovember 16, 2013 –
January 3, 2015
Republican5thElected to finish Alexander's term.
Lost re-election to Abraham.
James McCleeryMarch 4, 1871 –
November 5, 1871
Republican4thElected in 1870.
Died.
Jim McCreryApril 16, 1988 –
January 3, 1993
Republican4thElected to finish Roemer's term.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
January 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1997
5thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1992.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
January 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2009
4thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1996.
Retired.
Charles E. McKenzieJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1947
Democratic5thElected in 1942.
Lost renomination to Passman.
Harold B. McSweenJanuary 3, 1959 –
January 3, 1963
Democratic8thElected in 1958.
Lost renomination to G. Long.
Charlie MelançonJanuary 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2011
Democratic3rdElected in 2004.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Adolph MeyerMarch 4, 1891 –
March 8, 1908
Democratic1stElected in 1890.
Died.
Newt V. MillsJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1943
Democratic5thElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to McKenzie.
Numa F. MontetAugust 6, 1929 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic3rdElected to finish Martin's term.
Lost renomination to Mouton.
Henson MooreJanuary 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1987
Republican6thElected in 1974.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John MooreDecember 17, 1840 –
March 3, 1843
Whig3rdElected to finish Garland's term.
Lost re-election to Dawson.
March 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
4thElected in 1850.
Retired.
Frank MoreyMarch 4, 1869 –
June 8, 1876
Republican5thElected in 1868.
Lost contested election to Spencer.
Lewis L. MorganNovember 5, 1912 –
March 3, 1917
Democratic6thElected to finish Wickliffe's term.
Retired.
James H. MorrisonJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1967
Democratic6thElected in 1942.
Lost renomination to Rarick.
Isaac Edward MorseDecember 2, 1844 –
March 3, 1851
Democratic4thElected to finish Bossier's term.
Lost re-election to J. Moore.
Robert L. MoutonJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1941
Democratic3rdElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to Domengeaux.
Charles E. NashMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877
Republican6thElected in 1874.
Lost re-election to E. Robertson.
Joseph P. NewshamJuly 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
Republican3rdElected to finish the vacant term.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
May 23, 1870 –
March 4, 1871
4thSuccessfully contested 1868 election of Michael Ryan.
Retired.
Cherubusco NewtonMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889
Democratic5thElected in 1886.
Lost renomination to Boatner.
James O'ConnorJune 5, 1919 –
March 3, 1931
Democratic1stElected to finish Estopinal's term.
Lost renomination to Fernandez.
Henry W. OgdenMay 12, 1894 –
March 3, 1899
Democratic4thElected to finish Blanchard's term.
Retired.
John H. OvertonMay 12, 1931 –
March 3, 1933
Democratic8thElected to finish Aswell's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Walter Hampden OvertonMarch 4, 1829 –
March 3, 1831
Jacksonian3rdElected in 1828.
Retired.
Otto PassmanJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1977
Democratic5thElected in 1946.
Lost renomination to Huckaby.
Alexander G. PennDecember 30, 1850 –
March 3, 1853
Democratic3rdElected to finish Harmanson's term.
Retired.
John Perkins Jr.March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855
Democratic3rdElected in 1852.
Retired.
Vance PlauchéJanuary 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
Democratic7thElected in 1940.
Retired.
Andrew PriceDecember 2, 1889 –
March 3, 1897
Democratic3rdElected to finish Gay's term.
Retired.
Arsène PujoMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1913
Democratic7thElected in 1902.
Retired.
Joseph E. RansdellAugust 29, 1899 –
March 3, 1913
Democratic5thElected to finish Baird's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John RarickJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1975
Democratic6thElected in 1966.
Lost renomination to Jeff La Caze.
Cedric RichmondJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 15, 2021
Democratic2ndElected in 2010.
Resigned to become Senior Advisor to the President.
Eleazar W. RipleyMarch 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1837
Jacksonian2ndElected in 1834.
Switched parties.
March 4, 1837 –
March 2, 1839
DemocraticRe-elected in 1836 as a Democrat.
Retired but died before next term began.
Edward White RobertsonMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1883
Democratic6thElected in 1876.
Lost renomination to Lewis.
March 4, 1887 - August 2, 1887Elected in 1886.
Died.
Samuel Matthews RobertsonDecember 5, 1887 –
March 3, 1907
Democratic6thElected to finish his father's term.
Lost renomination to Favrot.
Thomas B. RobertsonApril 30, 1812 –
April 20, 1818
Democratic-RepublicanAt-largeElected to finish the vacant term.
Resigned.
Buddy RoemerJanuary 3, 1981 –
March 14, 1988
Democratic4thElected in 1980.
Resigned when elected governor.
Jared Y. Sanders Jr.May 1, 1934 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic6thElected to finish Kemp's term.
Re-elected in 1934.
Lost renomination to Griffith.
January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
Elected in 1940.
Lost renomination to Morrison.
Jared Y. Sanders Sr.March 4, 1917 –
March 3, 1921
Democratic6thElected in 1916.
Retired.
John M. SandidgeMarch 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1859
Democratic4thElected in 1854.
Retired.
John N. SandlinMarch 4, 1921 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic4thElected in 1920.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Steve ScaliseMay 3, 2008 –
present
Republican1stElected to finish Jindal's term.
Incumbent.
Lionel Allen SheldonMarch 4, 1869 –
March 3, 1875
Republican2ndElected in 1868.
Lost re-election to Ellis.
George A. SheridanMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
Liberal RepublicanAt-largeElected in 1872.
Retired.
John SlidellMarch 4, 1843 –
November 10, 1845
Democratic1stElected in 1842.
Resigned.
George Luke SmithNovember 24, 1873 –
March 3, 1875
Republican4thElected to finish representative-elect Peters's term.
Lost re-election to Levy.
James Z. SpearingApril 22, 1924 –
March 3, 1931
Democratic2ndElected to finish Deupré's term.
Lost renomination to Maloney.
William B. SpencerJune 8, 1876 –
January 8, 1877
Democratic5thWon contested election.
Retired and resigned to become associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Louis St. MartinMarch 4, 1851 –
March 3, 1853
Democratic1stElected in 1850.
Retired.
March 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1887
Elected in 1884.
Retired.
J. Hale SypherJuly 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1875
Republican1stElected to finish the vacant term.[d]
Term expired during election contest.[c]
Billy TauzinMay 22, 1980 –
August 8, 1995
Democratic3rdElected to finish Treen's term.
Switched parties.
August 8, 1995 –
January 3, 2005
RepublicanSwitched parties and re-elected in 1996 as a Republican.
Retired.
Miles TaylorMarch 4, 1855 –
February 5, 1861
Democratic2ndElected in 1854.
Withdrew due to Civil War.
Bannon G. ThibodeauxMarch 4, 1845 –
March 3, 1849
Democratic2ndElected in 1844.
Retired.
Philemon ThomasMarch 4, 1831 –
March 3, 1835
Jacksonian2ndElected in 1830.
Retired.
T. Ashton ThompsonJanuary 3, 1953 –
July 1, 1965
Democratic7thElected in 1952.
Died.
Richard A. TonryJanuary 3, 1977 - May 4, 1977Democratic1stElected in 1976.
Resigned after conviction for vote-buying.
David C. TreenJanuary 3, 1973 –
March 10, 1980
Republican3rdElected in 1972.
Resigned when elected governor.
Michel VidalJuly 18, 1868 –
March 3, 1869
Republican4thElected to finish the vacant term.
Retired to become U.S. consul to Tripoli, Libya.
David VitterMay 29, 1999 –
January 3, 2005
Republican1stElected to finish Livingston's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Joe WaggonnerDecember 19, 1961 –
January 3, 1979
Democratic4thElected to finish Brooks's term.
Retired.
Nathaniel D. WallaceDecember 9, 1886 –
March 3, 1887
Democratic2ndElected to finish Hahn's term.
Retired.
John T. WatkinsMarch 4, 1905 –
March 3, 1921
Democratic4thElected in 1904.
Lost renomination to Sandlin.
Edward D. White Sr.March 4, 1829 –
November 15, 1834
Anti-Jacksonian1stElected in 1828.
Retired to run for governor and resigned when elected.
March 4, 1839 –
March 3, 1843
WhigElected in 1838.
Retired.
Robert Charles WickliffeMarch 4, 1909 –
June 11, 1912
Democratic6thElected in 1908.
Died.
Theodore S. WilkinsonMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1891
Democratic1stElected in 1886.
Retired.
Edwin E. WillisJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1969
Democratic3rdElected in 1948.
Lost renomination to Caffery.
Riley J. WilsonMarch 4, 1915 –
January 3, 1937
Democratic5thElected in 1914.
Lost renomination to Mills.
J. Smith YoungNovember 5, 1878 –
March 3, 1879
Democratic5thElected to finish Leonard's term.
Retired.
  1. ^ Bouligny opposed Louisiana's secession and refused to resign his seat. He remained in Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. He never retook residency in Louisiana.
  2. ^ a b Flanders and Hahn were elected in 1862, assuming the seats left vacant after Bouligny's and Taylor's terms expired in 1861. Flanders and Hahn were not seated in Congress until the last fifteen days of their terms in February 1863.
  3. ^ a b Sypher's 1872 re-election was successfully contested by Lawrence. Lawrence won, but only after the original returns were certified in Sypher's favor. After protracted court intervention, Lawrence was declared elected, but just one day (March 3, 1875) remained in the term.
  4. ^ There were so many irregularities in the 1868 election that Congress threw it out. Sypher won the second round against St. Martin.

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