| U. S. Representative -- 8th Congressional District All 444 precincts reporting Click here for Results by Parish | |||
| Daniel E. Becnel, Jr. (D) | 2.98% | 3216 | |
| Clyde C. Holloway (R) | 16.59% | 17920 | |
| Mrs. Gillis "Cathy" Long (D) | 55.38% | 59836 | |
| Frank James McTopy (D) | 0.46% | 496 | |
| John W. "Jock" Scott (D) | 24.60% | 26573 | |