Priscilla GonzalezCandidate

Priscilla Gonzalez

U.S. HouseDemocrat

LA-3rd Congressional District U.S. House

Mexican-American

Why This Race Matters

Priscilla Gonzalez is running against Clay Higgins (R, incumbent).

Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District has been safely Republican, with incumbent Clay Higgins winning 70.6% in 2024. Gonzalez would be the first Latina to represent Louisiana in Congress. Higgins is a controversial figure who has faced censure resolutions from the Congressional Black Caucus and is a core member of the House Freedom Caucus.

Louisiana is using closed partisan primaries for Congressional races starting in 2026. Gonzalez ran in 2024 and received 18.7% of the vote. Note: As of February 2026, Ballotpedia lists Tia LeBrun (D) as the declared Democratic candidate, though Gonzalez's campaign website remains active and her FEC committee is registered.

Key dates to watch: Primary on May 16, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Priscilla Gonzalez is a progressive Democrat running for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Born in McAllen, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, she is the daughter of immigrants and describes herself as "the first female Latina who is actually running for Congress in Louisiana." She relocated to Louisiana after her stepfather became seriously ill, moving to Lafayette to care for her family. Her career spans legal marketing and community advocacy, including founding Community Based Legal Logic (CBLL) to provide legal assistance to underserved communities. She previously ran for Mayor of Corpus Christi in 2020 and ran for Congress in 2024, receiving 18.7% in the primary against incumbent Clay Higgins.

Family & Heritage

Born in McAllen, Texas to immigrant parents. Moved to Lafayette, Louisiana to care for her mother and stepfather after he became seriously ill. Her elderly father remains in Corpus Christi. Cites Dolores Huerta as her role model for labor rights and women's equality. As a first-generation American and daughter of immigrants, she has been a lifelong advocate for working families.

Political Career

Before Politics

Marketing director; Legal practice management at Herrman & Herrman law firm in Corpus Christi; Founder of Community Based Legal Logic (CBLL); Legal marketing and consulting professional

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science; Fort Hays State University

Key Issues & Priorities

*Criminal justice reform and rehabilitation
*Healthcare access with focus on maternal and infant mortality
*Education and workforce development with emphasis on teacher salaries
*Tax reform and economic diversification
*Infrastructure investment
*Environmental justice and coastal restoration
*Veterans advocacy and PACT Act support
*Immigrant and refugee rights

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