U.S. House · Louisiana's 1st District
Lauren Jewett
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Louisiana's 1st District
- Result
- Steve Scalise, projected winner
- Opponents
- Steve Scalise (R); Randall Arrington (R); Liddy Glass (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did10 statements · 0 votes
Cosponsor the Women's Health Protection Act to protect a patient's right to bodily autonomy and to make their own health decisions, free from political interference, codify Roe v. Wade into federal law
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 1
2026-11-03
| Steve Scalise R | incumbent |
| Lauren Jewett D | challenger |
| Randall Arrington R | challenger |
| Liddy Glass IND | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Cosponsor the Women's Health Protection Act to protect a patient's right to bodily autonomy and to make their own health decisions, free from political interference, codify Roe v. Wade into federal law
Issues page lists cosponsoring the Women's Health Protection Act and codifying Roe v. Wade.[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Pass sensible gun legislation that keeps everyone safe. This includes supporting universal background checks, red flag laws that give families and law enforcement a real tool to intervene before tragedy, and closing the loopholes that let domestic abusers and stalkers slip through.
Issues page lists universal background checks, red flag laws and closing loopholes for domestic abusers.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose any expansion of ICE's authority or budget until the agency is fully dissolved
Issues page lists voting for legislation to dismantle ICE and opposing any expansion of its authority or budget.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Cosponsor Medicare for All so that we have a system of care based on need, not profit, with no premiums or deductibles standing in the way
Issues page lists cosponsoring Medicare for All and working to close the Medicaid coverage gap.[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose billionaire backed voucher and educational savings account schemes that jeopardize public school funding
Issues page lists opposing voucher and education savings account programs.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Raise the federal minimum wage and index it to inflation, so workers never again go a generation without a raise.
Issues page lists raising the federal minimum wage and indexing it to inflation.[7]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Enact wealth taxes on wealthiest individuals and corporations to ensure that working class people have access to public goods and infrastructure in their communities
Issues page lists wealth taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations.[7]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Provide rent control options, tenant protections such as right to counsel, and increased oversight and accountability for unethical landlords.
Issues page lists rent control options and tenant protections.[8]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose the SAVE America Act and similar documentary-proof-of-citizenship requirements that burden eligible voters without addressing any real problem.
Issues page lists opposing the SAVE America Act and similar documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements.[9]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Support restoring war powers oversights to make sure Congress votes before we get involved in forever wars.
Issues page lists restoring war powers oversight so Congress votes before military involvement.[10]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Lauren Jewett, a Democratic National Board Certified special education teacher, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District to Steve Scalise. She describes more than 17 years teaching in Louisiana and ran unsuccessfully for the Jefferson Parish School Board in 2022 and the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2023.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Jewett earned a B.A. in history and political science from the University of Rochester in 2009 and an M.A. in English from Middlebury College in 2023.[1] In her 2026 Ballotpedia survey she describes more than 17 years serving students and families across Louisiana as a special education teacher, and says she is a member of United Teachers of New Orleans; the Louisiana Illuminator's voter guide describes her as a teachers' union member and leader.[1][11] In 2022 and 2023 survey responses she describes herself as a mentor teacher who has worked in schools in St. John the Baptist and Orleans parishes, a 2019 ASCD Emerging Leader and a 2019-2020 Understood Teacher Fellow.[1]
Jewett advanced to the December 2022 general election for Jefferson Parish School Board District 6 and lost to Michael Pedalino.[1] In 2023 she ran for the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, District 1, and lost to Paul Hollis, 29.0% to 71.0%; the Democratic Party of Louisiana endorsed her.[1] During the campaign, she emphasized education, health care and coastal issues.[1] She received 34% of the vote to Steve Scalise's 60.7%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
- As a special education teacher, her 2026 Ballotpedia survey names three key messages: increasing school funding and teacher pay and expanding pre-K and special education services; expanding health care access by funding community health centers and protecting Medicaid; and securing federal funding for Louisiana's coastal master plan, pursuing litigation against oil companies for environmental damage, and investing in storm surge protection.[12]
- Her campaign issues pages list education (including universal pre-kindergarten and teacher pay), affordable health care (including Medicare for All) and coastal and environmental protection among her priorities.[3][6][13]
- In her 2026 Ballotpedia survey, lists healthcare, education, environment and disability policy as the policy areas she is most passionate about.[14]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Increase police funding and staffing
“Support competitive pay, real staffing levels, comprehensive sensitivity and de-escalation training, and body cameras for local and state law enforcement.”[4]
On her campaign issues page, Public Safety
- Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
“Establish programs in place that address the history of racist land and housing policies such as down payment assistance for people impacted by redlining practices, incentives to areas that eliminate exclusionary zoning, and elimination of discriminatory practices for home appraisals.”[8]
On her campaign issues page, Affordable Housing
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Invest in offshore wind and other diversified energy development in the Gulf, so Louisiana's coastal funding isn't permanently tied to a single, finite industry.”[13]
On her campaign issues page, Clean Energy
Campaign money$143K raised · 98% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-18
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $140K
- PACs & committees $1,250
- Own money & loans $1,272
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/lauren-jewett
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Lauren Jewett · Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2023 BESE campaign) · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 2.U.S. House · Louisiana's 1st District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.Quality Healthcare is a Human Right for Every Community (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 4.Public Safety (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 5.Immigration (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 6.Stronger Education for Every Child and Adult (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 7.Good Jobs and Benefits, Modern Economy (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 8.Affordable Housing, Stronger Communities (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 9.Protect the Right to Vote (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 10.Foreign Policy and International Diplomacy (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 11.1st Congressional District | Voter Guide: Election 2026 · Louisiana Illuminator · 2026-10-19 News report
- 12.Lauren Jewett · Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2023 BESE campaign) · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 13.Promote Clean Energy, Protect Our Coast and Environment (issues) · Lauren Jewett campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 14.Lauren Jewett, Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-01-01 Candidate's own words