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1822 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana

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Louisiana gained two seats in reapportionment following the 1820 United States census. Louisiana elected its members July 1–3, 1822.

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Louisiana 1 None (District created) New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican gain.
Louisiana 2 None (District created) New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican gain.
  • Henry H. Gurley (Adams-Clay Democratic-Republican) 46.1%
  • W.S. Hamilton[a] 31.6%
  • James M. Bradford 22.3%
Louisiana 3 Josiah S. Johnston
Redistricted from the at-large district
Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican hold.

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Notes

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  1. ^ Source does not give full name.