Any candidate who earned an absolute majority of the vote in the primary would be automatically declared the winner of the election.

Steve Scalise Republican Steve Scalise Republican The 1st district is based in the suburbs of New Orleans, spanning from the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain south to the Mississippi River delta.

The seat was vacated following the resignation of incumbent Democrat Cedric Richmond on January 15, who was re-elected with 80.8% of the vote in 2018.

[15] Luke Letlow, Abraham's former Chief of Staff, was elected to the seat on December 5, 2020.

[16] A special election for this seat was held on March 20, 2021, which was won by Letlow's widow, Julia.