Clay Higgins

Republican Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district

  • Representative

    Louisiana, district 3

    January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2027

202-225-2031

@RepClayHiggins

clayhiggins.house.gov

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5

Congresses Served

5

House Terms

August 24, 1961 (63 years old)

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  • Born in 1961 and raised in Louisiana, where he has spent most of his life and career.
  • Served in the Military Police Corps of the Louisiana National Guard for six years, reaching the rank of staff sergeant.
  • Worked as a manager of car dealerships before entering law enforcement.
  • Had a controversial law enforcement career, including resigning from the Opelousas City police department amid allegations of using unnecessary force and giving false statements.
  • Became known as the “Cajun John Wayne” for his unique and intimidating style in Crime Stoppers videos while serving as the public information officer for the St. Landry Parish sheriff’s office.
  • Resigned from the St. Landry Parish sheriff’s office amid criticisms over his comments about suspects and misuse of his badge for personal gain.
  • Elected as the U.S. representative for Louisiana’s 3rd congressional district in 2016 and has been reelected since.
  • Maintains an active law enforcement commission in a reserve capacity with the Louisiana Attorney General’s office.
  • Member of the House Freedom Caucus and identified with far-right views.
  • Has appeared and spoken at events organized by fringe, anti-government militia groups and has claimed to be a “Three Percenter.”
  • Voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 2% of the time according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis as of the 117th Congress.
  • Has made controversial statements and posts on social media, including threats against protesters.
  • Opposes abortion, comparing it to the Holocaust, and supports gun rights, including endorsing the use of firearms for political confrontation.
  • Opposes same-sex marriage and supports states’ rights to ban it.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, expressed skepticism about the virus, opposed mask mandates, and introduced a bill against mandatory vaccinations for employees.
  • Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and condemned the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
  • Has been married four times and has faced legal issues regarding unpaid child support.
  • Posted a controversial video from Auschwitz concentration camp, which he later removed and apologized for.
  • Has made statements suggesting violent responses to political opposition and has been involved in disputes over election certification votes.