Louisiana State House District 20
Next vote Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · Represented by Neil Riser Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Neil Riser (Republican) won by 14.4 points, 2023
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History (22 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,520
- Election day
- October 14, 2023
- District map
- Same as today
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNeil RiserWon Republican 7,73257.2% RepublicanKevin Bates Republican 5,78842.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,467
- Election day
- November 16, 2019
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNeil RiserWon Republican 8,36850.8% RepublicanKevin Bates Republican 8,09949.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,289
- Election day
- October 12, 2019
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on November 16, 2019, won by Neil Riser
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNeil Riser Republican 7,72047.4% RepublicanKevin Bates Republican 6,09537.4% DemocraticTammy Reed Democratic 1,82211.2% DemocraticMarteze Singleton Democratic 6524.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,099
- Election day
- October 24, 2015
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve E. PylantWon(incumbent) Republican 8,61061.1% RepublicanCleve Womack Republican 5,48938.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,185
- Election day
- October 22, 2011
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven E. PylantWon Republican 9,11956.3% DemocraticCleve Womack Democratic 7,06643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,901
- Election day
- November 17, 2007
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoble EllingtonWon Democratic 6,21552.2% DemocraticCleve Womack Democratic 5,68647.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,206
- Election day
- October 20, 2007
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on November 17, 2007, won by Noble Ellington
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoble Ellington Democratic 7,95849.1% DemocraticCleve Womack Democratic 5,45533.7% DemocraticJeffrey Wyant Democratic 2,79317.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,750
- Election day
- November 15, 2003
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLelon Luther KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,68663.2% DemocraticRoger Beall Democratic 5,06436.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,667
- Election day
- October 4, 2003
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on November 15, 2003, won by Lelon Luther Kenney
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLelon Luther Kenney(incumbent) Democratic 6,72845.9% DemocraticRoger Beall Democratic 2,70218.4% DemocraticBilly Edwards Democratic 1,98313.5% DemocraticBaron D. Glass Democratic 1,96813.4% RepublicanH. C. Shaw(incumbent) Republican 1,2868.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,658
- Election day
- October 23, 1999
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLelon Luther KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,81269.0% DemocraticRoger Beall Democratic 4,84630.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,367
- Election day
- November 18, 1995
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLelon Luther KenneyWon Democratic 9,15052.7% DemocraticBilly Cobb Democratic 8,21747.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,866
- Election day
- October 21, 1995
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on November 18, 1995, won by Lelon Luther Kenney
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBilly Cobb Democratic 5,63231.5% DemocraticLelon Luther Kenney Democratic 4,19423.5% DemocraticRoger Beall Democratic 3,93622.0% DemocraticSonny N. Stephens Democratic 2,59214.5% DemocraticCleve Womack Democratic 1,5128.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,271
- Election day
- October 19, 1991
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoble EllingtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,21172.3% DemocraticDennis Grady Stewart Democratic 5,06027.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,958
- Election day
- November 21, 1987
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoble EllingtonWon Democratic 8,57353.7% DemocraticRod Elrod Democratic 7,38546.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,537
- Election day
- October 24, 1987
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on November 21, 1987, won by Noble Ellington
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoble Ellington Democratic 3,63020.7% DemocraticRod Elrod Democratic 3,06317.5% DemocraticGlen Williams Democratic 2,72815.6% DemocraticLelon Luther Kenney Democratic 2,43413.9% DemocraticRonnie Mixon Democratic 1,96911.2% DemocraticJim Stephens Democratic 1,89710.8% DemocraticJ. P. McKeithen Democratic 1,2927.4% OtherL. D. Knox Other 5243.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,016
- Election day
- October 22, 1983
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Fox McKeithenWon Democratic 8,06742.4% DemocraticGlen Williams(incumbent) Democratic 3,81420.1% DemocraticRonnie Mixon Democratic 2,79614.7% DemocraticJohn D. Lawrence Democratic 1,5458.1% RepublicanLeon McIntosh Republican 1,3206.9% DemocraticClarence Henry Moreno Democratic 1,2346.5% DemocraticBen A. Carpenter Democratic 2401.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,471
- Election day
- December 8, 1979
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen WilliamsWon Democratic 7,53555.9% DemocraticJohn Guice Democratic 5,93644.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,406
- Election day
- October 27, 1979
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on December 8, 1979, won by Glen Williams
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Guice Democratic 2,99422.3% DemocraticGlen Williams Democratic 2,52018.8% DemocraticFord Wallace Democratic 1,81613.6% DemocraticLeon McIntosh Democratic 1,2339.2% DemocraticRonald Mixon Democratic 1,2309.2% DemocraticMurry Martin Democratic 1,1948.9% DemocraticCarl D. Batey Democratic 1,0627.9% DemocraticRaymond Gwin Democratic 6404.8% DemocraticWhitfield Arnold Democratic 5984.5% OtherRobert D. Madison Other 1190.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,742
- Election day
- December 13, 1975
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- Runoff
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLanny JohnsonWon Democratic 5,36255.0% DemocraticJoe M. Gravelie Democratic 4,38045.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,057
- Election day
- November 1, 1975
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff on December 13, 1975, won by Lanny Johnson
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLanny Johnson Democratic 2,87822.0% DemocraticJoe M. Gravelie Democratic 2,66020.4% DemocraticCarl D. Batey Democratic 2,53219.4% DemocraticOrville Elkin Democratic 1,95915.0% DemocraticEarl Powers Democratic 1,32510.2% DemocraticLeon McIntosh Democratic 6845.2% DemocraticRoy McManus Democratic 6364.9% DemocraticH. C. Shaw Democratic 3832.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,080
- Election day
- February 1, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 2022)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLantz WomackWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,75167.0% RepublicanTerry Clingan Republican 3,32933.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,365
- Election day
- February 6, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2023, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest N. MorialWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,365100.0%
- 2023: Louisiana Secretary of State election results Excel, 2023-10-14 and 2023-11-18, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 to 2019: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2023.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Louisiana State House District 20, election results 1968 to 2023. https://www.electionwrld.com/la/house/20. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Louisiana Secretary of State election results Excel, 2023-10-14 and 2023-11-18 (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:la/sldl:20
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Louisiana Secretary of State election results Excel, 2023-10-14 and 2023-11-18Data as of Oct 28, 2026