Population: 4,496,334
Size: 43,562 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 11 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 56.7% v. 42.2%
Lower House
Total seats: 105
Party breakdown: 63D/41R/1
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2007
Upper House
Total seats: 39
Party breakdown: 24D/15R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2007
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: R
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2007
Senate
Mary Landrieu (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
David Vitter (R)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 7
Party breakdown: 2(D) 5(R)
Competitive districts:
Louisiana Democratic Party
701 Government Street - Google Maps [1]
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 336-4155
info@lademo.org [2]
www.lademo.org [3]
The legislature is responsible for both congressional and legislative redistricting. The House and Senate Governmental Affairs committees have jurisdiction. The state Supreme Court will step in if necessary. The governor has veto power over both the congressional and state legislative plans.