The election was held on November 2, 2010 to determine the seven Louisiana members of the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for a two-year term to serve in the United States Congress 112 from 3 January 2011 to 3 January 2013. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2010, and a second round of elections for Republican nominations in the 3rd district took place on October 2, 2010.
Of the seven elections, the second district was rated as competitive by CQ Politics CQ and the 2nd and 3rd districts were considered competitive by Cook's Political Report , The Rothenberg Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball . Five of the seven Louisiana advocates (Republican Steve Scalise from District 1, John Fleming from 4th District, Rodney Alexander from 5th District, Bill Cassidy from 6th District and Charles Boustany from the 7th district) were re-elected. Of the two unelected, one (Democrat Joseph Cao from the 2nd district) was unsuccessful in seeking re-election, and one (Democrat Charlie Melancon from the 3rd district) ran to the US Senate instead of seeking re-election.
In Louisiana, unofficial party-affiliated candidates are listed on the ballot as "Other", while independent candidates are listed as "No Party". In total, six Republicans and one Democrat are elected. A total of 1,035,947 votes were awarded, of which 675,386 (65 percent) for Republican candidates, 311,221 (30 percent) for Democratic candidates, 42,241 (4 percent) for independent candidates and 7,099 (1 percent) for unknown parties' candidates.
Video United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2010
Distrik 1
In 2010 the first district included Metairie, Slidell, and parts of Kenner and New Orleans. The district population is 75 percent white, 16 percent black and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 86 percent are high school graduates and 28 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Her median income was $ 50,725. In the 2008 presidential elections the district gave 72 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 26 percent for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Republican Steve Scalise, who took office in May 2008, is a petahana. Scalise was re-elected in November 2008 with 66 percent of the vote. In 2010 his opponent in the general election was Democratic candidate Myron Katz, who ran with the aim of raising awareness about energy conservation in home construction. Former attorney Arden Wells, who is not a member of a party recognized by the state of Louisiana, also ran.
Scalise collected $ 1,358,024 and spent $ 1,007,474. Katz collects $ 64,420 and spends $ 60,708. Prior to the selection of FiveThirtyEight 's forecasts Scalise gave 100% chance to win and projected that he would receive 72 percent of the vote for Katz 25 percent. On election day, Scalise was re-elected with 79 percent of the vote for Katz 19 percent. Scalise re-elected in 2012 and 2014.
General results
External links
- "Myron Katz campaign website". Archived from original October 29, 2010 . Retrieved February 1, 2014 . CS1 maint: Unresponsive url (link)
- "Steve Scalise's campaign website". Archived from original October 29, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
Maps United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2010
District 2
The second district includes parts of New Orleans and Marrero. The district population was 57 percent black, 32 percent white and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 78 percent are high school graduates and 20 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Her median income was $ 40,061. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 75 percent of the vote to Democratic candidate Barack Obama and 23 percent for Republican candidate John McCain. In 2010, the district has a Partisan D Participant Voting Index 25.
Republican Joseph Cao, who took office in 2009, is a petahana. Cao was elected in 2008 with 50 percent of the vote. In 2010, Cao's opponent in the election was a Democratic candidate from Cedric Richmond, a member of the Louisiana Representative Council. Anthony Marquize, a minister and entrepreneur; and Jack Radosta, a carpenter and actor, ran for an independent candidate. Ron Austin, a lawyer, also ran as an independent candidate but ended his campaign in September 2010.
Eugene Green, former chief of staff for US Representative William J. Jefferson; Gary Johnson, former research director for the United States Rules Committee on Rules; and Juan LaFonta, a member of the Louisiana Representative Council, are also looking for Democratic nominations. In a poll of 341 major Democratic voters possible, conducted in June 2010 by Zata 3 Consulting for the Richmond campaign, 53 percent support Richmond while 13 percent support LaFonta and 34 percent have not yet decided. Karen Carter Peterson, member of the Louisiana State Senate, said in July 2010 that she would not seek a Democratic nomination.
Cao raised $ 2,079,915 and spent $ 2,097,806. Richmond collected $ 1,139,879 and spent $ 1,134,506. Marquize collects $ 14,021 and spends the same amount. Austin collected $ 7,300 and spent the same amount. Green collected $ 85,248 and spent $ 85,395. Johnson collected $ 15,561 and spent $ 15,538. LaFonta collected $ 359,927 and spent $ 353,268.
In a poll of 400 potential voters, conducted by Market Research Insights in May and June 2010, 51 percent of respondents supported Cao while 26 percent liked Richmond. A poll published by Anzalone-Liszt in September 2010 found Richmond led Cao by 45 percent to 35 percent. In a poll of 605 potential voters, conducted by the Public Policies Polling for Kos Daily on 2 and 3 October 2010, Richmond led by 49 percent to Cao 38 percent while 13 percent remained undecided. A poll of 500 potential voters, conducted by Zata | 3 Consulting on October 20, 2010, found Richmond lead by 53 percent to Cao 36 percent, while 2 percent favor Marquize, 1 percent chose Radosta and 8 percent have not yet decided. In a poll of 400 potential voters, conducted by Anzalone-Liszt on 20 and 21 October 2010, Richmond led by 49 percent to Cao 32 percent.
The third district includes Houma, Laplace and New Iberia. The district population is 66 percent white and 27 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 74 percent are high school graduates and 13 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Her median income was $ 44,887. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 61 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 37 percent for Democrat Barack Obama. The district has a Partisan Cook Chooser Index of R 12.
Democrat Charlie Melancon, who took office in 2005, is a petahana. He was re-elected without an opponent in 2008. In 2010, Melancon ran for the US Senate instead of seeking re-election. The candidates in the election are Democratic nominee Ravi Sangisetty and Republican candidate Jeff Landry, both lawyers. Sangisetty is not affected in the Democratic primary. Hunt Downer, former speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives; and Kristian Magar, an oil field manager, are also looking for a Republican nomination. Both sides have attempted to recruit Scott Angelle, Secretary of the Louisiana Natural Resources Department, but he declined their offer.
Sangisetty raised $ 828,014 and spent $ 836,316. Landry collected $ 1,362,786 and spent $ 1,360,649. Downer collects $ 698,604 and spends $ 700,614. Magar collects $ 37,751 and spends the same amount.
Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the race as "Republican Possibility". In October 2010 Cooking Politics rated the race as "Republican Possibility". In November 2010 The Rothenberg Political Report rated the race as "Favorite Republic". Before the FiveThirtyEight 's election the forecast gave Landry a 94 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 55 percent of the vote for Sangisetti 43 percent. On election day, Landry was elected with 64 percent of the vote for Sangisetty which was 36 percent. Landry did not manage to run for re-election in 2012.
Republican primary results
Republican main runoff
General results
External links
- "Hunt Downer campaign website". Archived from the original on September 25, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "Jeff Landry's campaign website". Archived from the original on October 28, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "Kristian Magar campaign website". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "Ravi Sangisetty campaign website". Archived from the original on October 28, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
District 4
The 4th district includes Bossier City, Natchitoches and Shreveport. The district population is 60 percent white and 34 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 82 percent are high school graduates and 18 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Her median income was $ 38,436. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 59 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 40 percent to Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Republican John Fleming, who served in 2009, is a petahana. Fleming was elected in 2008 with 48 percent of the vote. In 2010 his opponent in the election is a Democrat candidate David Melville, a minister. The independent candidate, Artist Cash, also ran. Fleming was not affected in Republicans. Steven Gavi, a retail manager, is also looking for a Democratic nomination.
Fleming raised $ 1,448,369 and spent $ 1,271,950. Melville collected $ 229,079 and spent $ 228,313. Cash collects $ 350 and does not spend money.
Prior to the selection of FiveThirtyEight ' s predictions gave Fleming a 100 percent chance of winning and projecting that he would receive 63 percent of the vote for Melville 35 percent. On election day, Fleming was reelected with 62 percent of the vote for Melville's 32 percent. Fleming is re-elected in 2012 and 2014.
Democratic primary results
General results
External links
- "Artist Cash campaign website". Archived from the original on October 31, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "John Fleming campaign website". Archived from the original on October 21, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . < span> CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "Steven Gavi's campaign website". Archived from the original on August 16, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
- "David Melville campaign website". Archived from original October 29, 2010 . Retrieved August 24 2010 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
District 5
The 5th District includes Alexandria, Monroe and Ruston. The district population is 62 percent white and 34 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 77 percent are high school graduates and 17 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Median income is $ 35,510. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 62 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 37 percent for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Rodney Alexander, who came to power in 2003, is a petahana. Alexander was re-elected without an opponent in 2008. In 2010 opponent Alexander in the election is an independent candidate Tom Gibbs, a US Army veteran. Todd Slavant, owner of the construction and property management company, is also looking for a Republican nomination.
Alexander collected $ 1,260,755 and spent $ 1,239,963. Before the selection of FiveThirtyEight ' s predictions gives Alexander a 100 percent chance of winning. On election day Alexander was re-elected with 79 percent of the vote for Gibbs 21 percent. Alexander was re-elected in 2012, and resigned in 2013 to become secretary of the Louisiana Veterans Affairs Department. He was replaced by Vance McAllister.
Republicans main results
General election results
External links
- "Rodney Alexander's campaign website". Archived from the original on October 28, 2010 . Retrieved May 5 2012 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
District 6
The 6th district includes Baton Rouge and Prairieville. The district population is 60 percent white and 34 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 85 percent are high school graduates and 26 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Her median income was $ 47,840. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 57 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 41 percent for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Republican Bill Cassidy, who served in 2009, is a petahana. Cassidy was elected in 2008 with 48 percent of the vote. In 2010 his opponent in the election was Democratic candidate Merritt McDonald Sr., a retired engineer. Cassidy and McDonald are equally unaffected in their party elections.
Cassidy collected $ 1,584.256 and spent $ 738,171. Prior to the selection of FiveThirtyEight ' s predictions gave Cassidy a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 64 percent of the vote to McDonald's 33 percent. On election day, Cassidy was re-elected with 66 percent of votes for McDonald's 34 percent. Cassidy was re-elected in 2012, and elected to the US Senate in 2014.
General results
External links
- "Bill Cassidy campaign website". Archived from original October 29, 2010 . Retrieved May 5 2012 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
District 7
The 7th District includes Lafayette, Lake Charles and Sulfur. The district population is 70 percent white and 26 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the US Census); 78 percent are high school graduates and 19 percent have received a bachelor's degree or higher. Median income is $ 41,200. In the 2008 district presidential elections gave 63 percent of the vote to Republican candidate John McCain and 35 percent for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
The Republic of Charles Boustany, who took office in 2005, is a petahana. Boustany was re-elected with 62 percent of the vote in 2008. In 2010, Boustany was opposed to re-election. Under Louisiana law, candidates who are not removed are elected and their names do not appear on the ballot. Boustany collected $ 1,677,845 and spent $ 1,258,638. He was re-elected in the 3rd district in 2012 and 2014.
External links
- "Charles Boustany's campaign website". Archived from original October 29, 2010 . Retrieved March 24, 2007 . CS1 maint: Unsuitable url (link)
See also
- List of US Representatives from Louisiana
- United States Congress delegation from Louisiana
References
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