Louisiana Campaign Finance Overview
Louisiana ranks 23th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Louisiana raised a combined $45.3M and spent $43.2M during this period. The state is home to 17 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Louisiana ZIP codes contributed $75.2M across 534 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Louisiana
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 9 | $3.7M | 8.1% |
| Republicans | 8 | $41.6M | 91.9% |
Republican candidates in Louisiana outraised their Democratic counterparts by $38.0M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 0 | $0 |
| House | 17 | $45.3M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Louisiana
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson, James Michael | REP | House | $19.9M |
| 2 | Scalise, Steve MR | REP | House | $14.7M |
| 3 | Graves, Garret | REP | House | $2.9M |
| 4 | Letlow, Julia | REP | House | $2.6M |
| 5 | Carter, Troy A. Sr. | DEM | House | $2.0M |
| 6 | Fields, Cleo | DEM | House | $1.2M |
| 7 | Higgins, Clay Captain | REP | House | $1.0M |
| 8 | Guillory, Elbert Lee | REP | House | $193K |
| 9 | Guillory, Elbert Lee | REP | House | $193K |
| 10 | Davis, Devin Charles | DEM | House | $118K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Louisiana
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 70810 | Baton Rouge | $3.6M |
| 70130 | New Orleans | $3.0M |
| 70808 | Baton Rouge | $2.7M |
| 70005 | Metairie | $2.4M |
| 70809 | Baton Rouge | $2.3M |
| 70115 | New Orleans | $2.3M |
| 71106 | Shreveport | $2.2M |
| 70118 | New Orleans | $1.8M |
| 70508 | Lafayette | $1.6M |
| 70433 | Covington | $1.5M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Louisiana is 70810 in Baton Rouge, where individual donors contributed $3.6M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Louisiana, total spending reached $43.2M against $45.3M raised, representing a 95% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Louisiana in 2024?
Federal candidates from Louisiana raised a combined $45.3M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 23th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 9 Democratic and 8 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Louisiana?
The top fundraiser in Louisiana was Johnson, James Michael, who raised $19.9M running for House as a REP candidate.
What ZIP code in Louisiana donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 70810 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the top-donating ZIP code with $3.6M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Louisiana?
Republicans outraise Democrats in Louisiana, with Republican candidates collecting $41.6M (91.9%) compared to $3.7M (8.1%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Louisiana. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.