As of 11:48 pm on July 7, 2010, Louisiana Democratic Congressman Charlie Melancon and Louisiana Republican U.S. Senator, David Vitter have qualified for the U.S. Senate position currently held by Sen. Vitter. Also, qualifying in that race is Anthony Gentile, a Libertarian and Cary Deaton, a Democrat. Deaton's entry might come as a surprise to many political pundits.
Here are the current listings of candidates for U.S. Congress in Louisiana as of 11:48 am.
In the 1st Congressional District, Rep. Steve Scalise has qualified for re-election; In the 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses some of New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, Democrats Louisiana Rep. Juan Lafonta and Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond have qualified for Congress along with Republican incumbent Congressman Joseph Cao.
Former Speaker of the House, Hunt Downer (R) and Republican Jeff Landry have qualified for the 3rd Congressional District . That seat is currently occupied by Charlie Melancon who is running for U.S. Senate.
So far, the 4th Congressional District pits incumbent Congressman John Fleming against Democrats Jude Gavi and David Melville.
Incumbent Republican Congressman Charles Boustany of the 7th Congressional District and Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander of the 5th Congressional District are unopposed.
| U. S. Senator Democratic Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
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| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
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| Cary J. Deaton |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| 3524 16th St., Ste. F, Metairie LA 70002 |
White |
| 504-957-8043 |
|
Male |
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| "Charlie" Melancon |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| P. O. Box 549, Napoleonville LA 70390 |
White |
| 985-369-7785 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Senator Libertarian Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| Anthony Gentile |
07/07/2010 |
Libertarian |
| 2368 Cours Carson Dr., Mandeville LA 70448 |
White |
| 985-674-2722 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Senator Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| David Vitter |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| 238 Helios Ave., Metairie LA 70005 |
White |
| 504-835-6993 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 1st Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| "Steve" Scalise |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| P. O. Box 23219, Jefferson LA 70183 |
White |
| 504-831-3105 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 2nd Congressional District — Democratic Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| Juan LaFonta |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| P. O. Box 8336, New Orleans LA 70182 |
Black |
| 504-944-0506 |
|
Male |
|
| Cedric Richmond |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| 1522 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans LA 70130 |
Black |
| 504-267-5322 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 2nd Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| "Joseph" Cao |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| Ste. 111 12A West Bank Expwy, Gretna LA 70053 |
Asian |
| 504-301-0862 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 3rd Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| "Hunt" Downer |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| 100 Easy Street, Houma LA 70360 |
White |
| 985-876-5812 |
|
Male |
|
| "Jeff" Landry |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| 101 Arbor Lane, New Iberia LA 70563 |
White |
| 337-256-5610 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District — Democratic Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| Steven Jude Gavi |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| 1214 Johns Rd., Bossier City LA 71112 |
Other |
| 318-820-5216 |
|
Male |
|
| David Melville |
07/07/2010 |
Democrat |
| P. O. Box 8660, Bossier City LA 71113 |
|
| 318-742-5069 |
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| U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| John Fleming |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| 1240 Country Club Cir., Minden LA 71055 |
White |
| 318-510-3333 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 5th Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| Rodney Alexander |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| 319 Nancys Rd., Quitman LA 71268 |
White |
| 318-259-4587 |
|
Male |
|
| U. S. Representative 7th Congressional District — Republican Party |
| 1 to be Elected |
|
| Name/Address/Phone |
Filed Date |
Party/Race/Gender |
|
| Charles W. Boustany Jr. |
07/07/2010 |
Republican |
| P. O. Box 80218, Lafayette LA 70598 |
White |
| 337-993-3829 |
|
Male
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| The following is "unofficial" from the Louisiana Secretary of State |
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