Clay Higgins
Glen Clay Higgins is an American politician and reserve law enforcement officer from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Higgins is the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. The district, which contains much of the territory once represented by former governor Edwin Edwards and former U.S. senator John Breaux, is in the southwestern corner of the state and includes Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Iberia. Higgins won the runoff election on December 10, 2016, defeating fellow Republican Scott Angelle.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1961-08-24, New Orleans
Education
Louisiana State University, Covington High School
Prior Occupations
politician, business manager, car dealer, police officer
Positions Held
sheriff, deputy, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Louisiana
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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