U.S. House · Louisiana's 2nd District
Lisa Ballay
CandidateLIB
- Race
- U.S. House · Louisiana's 2nd District
- Result
- Troy Carter, projected winner
- Opponents
- Troy Carter (D); Renada Collins (IND); Peter Williams (R); Walter Beach (IND)
- Research
- Minimal record
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did1 statement · 0 votes
reproductive medical decisions belong to a woman in consultation with her physician — not to politicians and not to the federal government. She supports exceptions involving rape, incest, and threats to the life or health of the mother.
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 2
2026-11-03
| Troy Carter D | incumbent |
| Renada Collins IND | challenger |
| Peter Williams R | challenger |
| Lisa Ballay LIB | challenger |
| Walter Beach 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.
reproductive medical decisions belong to a woman in consultation with her physician — not to politicians and not to the federal government. She supports exceptions involving rape, incest, and threats to the life or health of the mother.
Issues page says she opposes elective late-term abortion and supports exceptions, and that reproductive medical decisions belong to a woman and her physician.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Lisa Ballay, a Libertarian nurse and Senior Director of Surgical Services at a multi-hospital system, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District to Troy Carter Sr. Her campaign website listed three priorities: Louisiana's fair share of federal dollars, lowering everyday costs and healthcare. She received 2.7% of the vote to Troy Carter Sr.'s 79.9%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1][2][3][4]
Little public record found for this candidate.
In their own words
Priorities
- Campaign site lists three priorities: Louisiana's fair share of federal dollars, "Easier to Live Here" (insurance, housing, energy, groceries) and "Healthcare That Works".[6]
- Supports banning congressional stock trading and spending discipline and serious fiscal reform, per her campaign issues page.[5]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Stronger rent regulation and tenant protections
“Lisa opposes federal rent and price controls as the primary answer.”[5]
On her campaign issues page, Housing affordability
- Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
“She would focus on what actually limits supply — construction costs, insurance, financing, and the regulatory pile-up that makes building slow and expensive.”[5]
On her campaign issues page, Housing affordability
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“I believe the federal government has both the authority and the responsibility to enforce federal immigration law, and I support securing the border.”[5]
In a written answer on her campaign website
- Expand public health coverage
“Congress has an obligation to protect access to essential healthcare while demanding that taxpayer dollars are spent effectively.”[5]
In a written answer on her campaign website, on Medicaid
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Lisa supports responsible domestic production, including offshore.”[5]
On her campaign issues page, Energy and offshore production
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/lisa-ballay
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.The Positions — Lisa Ballay for Congress · Lisa Ballay campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 3.Lisa Ballay for Congress (home page) · Lisa Ballay campaign website Candidate's own words
- 4.U.S. House · Louisiana's 2nd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 5.The Positions — Lisa Ballay for Congress · Lisa Ballay campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 6.Lisa Ballay for Congress (home page) · Lisa Ballay campaign website Candidate's own words