2008 U.S. congressional elections (Louisiana)

In the 110th Congress, Louisiana had 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans in the U.S. House and 1 Republican and 1 Democratic senator.

In the 2008 elections, Louisiana elected 1 Democrat and 6 Republicans to the U.S. House, and continues to have 1 Democratic and 1 Republican senator.

Senate
Incumbent (Democrat): Mary Landrieu

Winner: Mary Landrieu
 * Republican candidate: John Kennedy
 * Libertarian candidate: Richard Fontanesi

District 1
Incumbent (Republican): Steve Scalise

Winner: Steve Scalise
 * Democratic candidate: Jim Harlan

District 2
Incumbent (Democrat): William Jefferson

Winner: Anh Cao
 * Democratic candidate: William Jefferson
 * Republican candidate: Anh Cao
 * Green candidate: Malik Rahim
 * Libertarian candidate: Gregory Kahn

District 3
Incumbent (Democrat): Charlie Melancon

Winner: Charlie Melancon
 * unopposed

District 4
Incumbent (Republican): Jim McCrery is not running for re-election.

Winner:John Fleming Jr.
 * Democratic candidate: Paul Carmouche
 * Republican candidate: John Fleming Jr.
 * Independent candidate: Gerard Bowen

District 5
Incumbent (Republican): Rodney Alexander

Winner: Rodney Alexander
 * Unopposed

District 6
Incumbent (Democrat): Don Cazayoux

Winner: Bill Cassidy
 * Republican candidate: Bill Cassidy
 * Independent candidate: Michael L. Jackson

District 7
Incumbent (Republican): Charles Boustany

Winner: Charles Boustany
 * Democratic candidate: Donald R. Cravins, Jr.
 * Constitution Party candidate: Peter Vidrine