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Democrats hope to flip a reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat with new boundaries

Associated Press
Louisiana
November 5, 2024

For nearly 50 years, only one Democrat has won the seat in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.

Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats

Associated Press
Louisiana
July 22, 2024

Among the well-known candidates are Democratic state Sen. Cleo Fields, a 61-year-old who served in Congress in the ‘90s, and Elbert Guillory, an 80-year-old Republican who is a former state Senator.