This corruption perception index (CPI) focuses on the Louisiana Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for the 2026 elections. M2Q (Motion to Quash LLC) uses the CPI to measure how corrupt candidates are perceived to be, according to experts. Presently, the CPI is the most widely used corruption ranking in the world.
According to the CPI, we’re seeing a decline in Louisiana Democratic leadership to tackle corruption. Specifically, some DPEC leaders persistently try to prevent journalists and whistleblowers from challenging abuses of power. Thus, reducing transparency and accountability. Standing against corruption in Louisiana is hard to achieve, but we won’t give up- and you shouldn’t either!
CPI for Democratic Candidates Overview
This overview highlights where the Louisiana Democratic party is lacking by exposing networks that allow corruption. The average CPI score is a B (85%). While 14 candidates have scored A for their corruption levels, 4 candidates in leadership positions failed. They have stayed stagnant or got worse. One candidate scored a B.
| Democrat candidates U.S. Senate, U.S. House 2026 | Corruption Score is based on three data sources. 5 total points possible for each one. | ||||
| Data Source | Money Issued | Money Received | Disclosures/ conflicts | ||
| 5 total points possible for each one | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Total (cumulative): | 15 | ||||
| Candidate Average | B | 85% | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Nick Albares | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gary Crockett | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Jamie Davis | F | 56% | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Lauren Jewett | F | 56% | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Jim Long | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Troy Carter Sr | F | 53% | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Renada Collins | A | 97% | 4.8 | 5 | 4.8 |
| John Day | B | 80% | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Tia LeBrun | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Caleb Walker | A | 93% | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Conrad Cable | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Matt Gromlich | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Jessee Fleenor | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Larry Foy | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Lindsay Garcia | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dan McKay | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tania Nyman | A | 100% | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cleo Fields | F | 33% | 5 | 0 | 0 |
M2Q offers data driven insights on corruption. In particular, we work toward systematic change in anti-corruption. We generally focus on issues with the greatest impact on Louisiana citizens. Additionally, we hold the powerful to account for the common good and build coalitions to change the status quo.
How is the CPI measured?
The CPI index ranks candidates on a scale from 100 (very clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). For consistency, the total scores were based on these three principles:
- Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
- Campaign contributions received (5 points)
- Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent.
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