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U.S. House · LA-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Caleb Walker

Democratic candidate in Louisiana's District 3 open primary

Lafayette Army veteran, former retail manager and student leader focused on teacher pay, healthcare workers, coastal protection and accountable government.

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DistrictLA-03
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Caleb stands.

Campaign position

Raise teacher pay and exempt educator earnings

  • Supports higher teacher pay and exempting the first $50,000 of each educator’s salary from federal income tax

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Forgive student loans for healthcare workers

  • Supports student-loan forgiveness for healthcare workers serving Louisiana families and improving access to care

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Provide disaster hazard pay for essential workers

  • Supports hazardous-duty pay for essential workers required to serve during declared natural disasters

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Restore the coast and strengthen flood protection

  • Supports coastal restoration, stronger flood defenses and storm-resilient infrastructure protecting homes, businesses and the seafood industry

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Address climate change with responsible carbon capture

  • Supports science-based climate policy and carbon-capture projects that reduce emissions while protecting communities and energy jobs

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Make government spending and services accountable

  • Supports transparent government, responsible spending and accessible constituent services focused on Louisiana families

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Accomplishment

    Promoted to sergeant first class

    Rose to the Army’s E-7 rank during a decade of military service.

  • Experience

    U.S. Army service member

    Served in the Army, including an Afghanistan deployment and leadership assignments across the country.

  • Experience

    Sam’s Club department manager

    Managed operations and developed teams after leaving military service.

  • Experience

    Community coordinator

    Connected residents with resources and built relationships across Lafayette neighborhoods.

  • Experience

    South Louisiana Community College student president

    Was elected student body president while studying political science.

  • Experience

    Louisiana career alignment task force member

    Serves on the Louisiana Task Force for Career Alignment.

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