Gilda Reed

Gilda Reed was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 1st Congressional District (map) of Louisiana. She won the Democratic nomination but lost the May 3, 2008 special election to Steve Scalise (R-La.). She did not run in the Nov 5 election

Special election
As the Democratic nominee to replace Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-La.), who vacated his seat to become Governor, Reed won the Democratic primary by 70% and was defeated by Steve Scalise (R-Lou.) in the May 3, 2008 special election.

General election
Reed did not seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Scalise again in the November general election, but Jim Harlan did on October 6, 2008.

Committees
Reed will be assigned committees if and when she is elected to Congress.

Campaign Contact Information
Gilda Reed for Congress P.O. Box 73186 Metairie, LA 70033-3186

Phone: 504.467-3409 Fax:

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Louisiana and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 1st Congressional District
 * Gilda Reed campaign website