U.S. House · LA-03
Rep. Clay Higgins (R)
Represents Louisiana’s 3rd District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$2.29spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$2.29
- LA average$20.89
- House average$8.15
Ranks 373 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Higgins (R), won | 226,279 (70.6%) | $732,896 | $2.29 |
| Priscilla Gonzalez (D) | 59,834 (18.7%) | No FEC report found | Not reported |
Total votes cast: 320,682. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC), NAHB BUILD-PAC | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GunsGun rights | NSSF PAC | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateOil and gas industry | Marathon Petroleum PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | General Dynamics PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.