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.

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Before launching his political career, Higgins rose to prominence as an outspoken Louisiana law enforcement officer known for his viral, tough-on-crime videos.