Louisiana

Louisiana Governor
Jeff Landry (Republican)
Louisiana Population
4.62 million
Louisiana U.S. Senators
2 U.S. Senators
Louisiana U.S. House Members
6 U.S. House members

Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812. Its civic life reflects French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, Native, and American influences, but also the practical demands of the Mississippi River, ports, energy, wetlands, hurricanes, parish government, and coastal loss. Public decisions about flood protection, schools, criminal justice, health care, insurance, infrastructure, and environmental risk often have immediate consequences for communities. This profile helps readers find Louisiana representation and official resources while keeping the state’s distinctive legal and local-government traditions in view.

U.S. Senators

U.S. House Members