Republican Higgins wins re-election bid for US House
Published 11:50 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Republican Rep. Clay Higgins won re-election to a U.S. House seat representing Louisiana on Tuesday.
Higgins has represented Southwest Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District, a Republican stronghold, since 2016.
He is a member of the staunchly conservative House Freedom Caucus and an avid supporter of Donald Trump.
Before launching his political career, Higgins rose to prominence as an outspoken Louisiana law enforcement officer known for his viral, tough-on-crime videos.