Louisiana's 6th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Avoyelles Parish
- Caddo Parish
- De Soto Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Rapides Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
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Your representatives
Cleo Fields
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2025
Raised $833,358 · Cash on hand $436,429 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 18, 2026
How Cleo Fields voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garret GravesWinner | R | 189,684 | 80.40% |
| Rufus Holt Craig Jr. | LIB | 30,709 | 13.02% |
| Brian Belzer | R | 15,535 | 6.58% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garret GravesWinner | R | 265,706 | 71.05% |
| Dartanyon "DAW" Williams | D | 95,541 | 25.55% |
| Shannon Sloan | LIB | 9,732 | 2.60% |
| Richard "RPT" Torregano | NPA | 3,017 | 0.81% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 753,643 | 4,597,740 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 36.5 | 38.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $50,642 | $60,986 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 25.6% | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% | 27.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 5.2% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 35.2% | 55.2% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 52.1% | 30.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 1.9% | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 4.5% | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 5.7% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗