Past campaign
U.S. Representative (Louisiana, District 1)
General election
Louisiana's 1st Congressional District, LAEnded 11/3/2026· Republican Party
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
U. S. Representative District 1
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Steve Scalise
IncumbentU.S.RepresentativeIncumbentRepublican Party
Jefferson, LA
About
StephenJosephScaliseisanAmericanpoliticianservingastheU.S.RepresentativeforLouisiana's1stcongressionaldistrictsince2008[1.3]. A member of the Republican Party, he became the House Majority Leader in 2023. Scalise previously served as House Majority Whip from 2014 to 2019 and House Minority Whip from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in the Louisiana State Legislature. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University.
Where does Steve Scalise stand on the issues?
Steve Scalise has a recorded position on eight issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Energy
SupportsSupports passing a permitting reform bill to accelerate manufacturing and energy projects.
“The first thing Scalise mentioned to us was trying to usher through a permitting reform bill. 'You're seeing a big renaissance in manufacturing coming back to America... we still have problems with permitting. There's a great permitting bill stuck over in the Senate.'”
punchbowl.newsAs of August 2026
Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting
SupportsCampaign priority of cutting spending and promoting fiscal discipline.
“Steve is working hard to promote fiscal discipline, create good-paying jobs, protect our freedoms, and get our economy back on track.”
stevescalise.comAs of August 2026
Foreign Policy & National Security
SupportsSupports legislation to combat China as a 2026 legislative priority.
“Also on Scalise's mind: more tax cuts, legislation combating China and eliminating 'over $100 billion' in 'identifiable fraud' in healthcare programs.”
punchbowl.newsAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsLists 'fixing healthcare' as a campaign priority and wants to eliminate over $100 billion in identifiable fraud in federal healthcare programs.
“Also on Scalise's mind: ... eliminating 'over $100 billion' in 'identifiable fraud' in healthcare programs.”
punchbowl.newsAs of August 2026
Immigration
SupportsLists 'Building the Wall' as a campaign priority, supporting border wall construction and stronger border enforcement.
“BUILDING THE WALL”
stevescalise.comAs of August 2026
Jobs & Job Creation
SupportsCampaign priority of creating good-paying jobs and getting the economy back on track.
“Steve is working hard to promote fiscal discipline, create good-paying jobs, protect our freedoms, and get our economy back on track.”
stevescalise.comAs of August 2026
Education
Education details are not available yet
Endorsements
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Past Elections
How much has Steve Scalise raised?
Steve Scalise's campaign has reported raising $11,172,078 and spending $12,390,704 to the Federal Election Commission.
- Total raised
- $11,172,078
- Total spent
- $12,390,704
- Campaign committee
- SCALISE FOR CONGRESS
Contact
No contact information available