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U.S. Representative Stephen Scalise (R)
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Next election: Nov. 6, 2012 Primary challenge: Yes Incumbent running: Yes
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Confirmed:	Gary King, Vinny Mendoza, Stephen Scalise
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Steve Scalise is currently the Republican representative for the 1st Congressional District (map) of Louisiana and an incumbent candidate in the 2008 congressional elections. On May 3, 2008, he defeated Gilda Reed (D) in a special election to replace former Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-Lou.), who vacated his seat to become Governor.^[1] On November 4, 2008, Scalise defeated Democratic challenger Jim Harlan by a comfortable margin.

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2008 elections

On May 3, Scalise defeated Gilda Reed (D) in a special election to replace former Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-Lou.), who vacated his seat to become Governor. As an incumbent, Scalise is seeking the Republican nomination to retain his seat in the November general election.^[2][1]

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Committees and affiliations

Committees

• House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Environment

Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

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Related SourceWatch articles

• 2008 U.S. congressional elections
  • 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
• Portal:Louisiana and the U.S. Congress

Sources

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 J. Taylor Rushing, "Dems add to majority with Cazayoux win in La.", TheHill.com, May 4, 2008.
2. ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District

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