Who's running in Louisiana's 6th congressional district
10 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
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What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Cutting health care, grocery, gas and housing costs; no tax on tips, overtime or Social Security.
Working toward a balanced federal budget and reducing the national debt.
Cracking down on violent crime and trafficking and keeping the military strong.
Rebuilding American manufacturing, protecting Louisiana farmers and achieving energy independence.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Former aide to East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards; former Baton Rouge assistant chief administrative officer.
Former budget analyst for the Louisiana National Guard, per her campaign.
Candidate for Louisiana House District 66 in 2023.
Qualified August 5–7, 2026 for the November 3 open primary.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published argument for or against this candidacy by a named opponent, party or outlet could be found.
Protecting Louisiana jobs and making life more affordable.
Strengthening the energy industry.
Backing law enforcement.
Cutting wasteful federal spending.
Protecting access to flood insurance and disaster relief.
Improving infrastructure to reduce traffic.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Louisiana state senator since 2024; chair of the Senate Education Committee.
Louisiana state representative, 2016–2024.
Senior pastor of First Baptist Church of McComb, Mississippi; says he drives there each Sunday and does not live or own property in Mississippi.
Previously a candidate in the old 5th District before redistricting moved his Baton Rouge address into the 6th.
Lost a past race for Secretary of State to Kyle Ardoin.
Endorsed by the Louisiana Republican Party executive committee on August 27, 2026, days after it endorsed Miguez.
Qualified August 5, 2026 for the November 3 open primary.
Arguments in favor
The district 'deserves a proven conservative who lives here, has served here, and understands the people and communities that make this district home.'
— Rick Edmonds campaign website
Arguments against
He effectively lives in Mississippi, where he pastors a church: 'I hope that if he were elected, you would actually move to Louisiana' — and he launched his campaign with negative attacks.
— State Sen. Blake Miguez, Republican opponent, to reporters (Louisiana Illuminator)
What we couldn’t verify
Edmonds said he is seeking President Trump's endorsement; none had been reported.
Opposing what he calls reckless tariffs, misguided wars and tax cuts for billionaires that raise living costs.
Bipartisan, practical problem-solving.
Opposing partisan gerrymandering: 'politicians are trying to pick their voters instead of the other way around.'
Addressing fuel prices and reversing a law that he says gives 'tax breaks to rich people while we're cutting funding for education and health care'.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
About 20 years in state government under three governors, much of it as head of the Office of Community Development.
Oversaw disaster recovery after Katrina, Gustav and the 2016 floods.
Endorsed by former Gov. John Bel Edwards, who said Forbes' 'bipartisan approach to governing is exactly what Washington, D.C. needs right now.'
Qualified August 6, 2026 for the November 3 open primary.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published argument against Forbes by a named opponent, party or outlet could be found, so neither column is filled; the Edwards endorsement is recorded above.
The Louisiana Democratic Party endorsed Garcia instead.
Lowering costs; protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; lowering prescription costs and raising wages.
Federal money for I-10 and I-12, bridges, drainage, flood protection and affordable flood insurance.
Manufacturing, energy and skilled-trade jobs, apprenticeships and support for teachers.
Clean air and water with responsible energy development and property-rights protections.
Fighting violent crime, trafficking and fentanyl alongside voting rights, civil rights and due process.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Former teacher; Southern University Law School graduate; worked for the Defense Department's Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.
Previously had no party affiliation; endorsed by the Democratic State Central Committee in March 2026 for the old 5th District with 81 votes.
Lead candidate plaintiff in federal litigation challenging the suspension of the May 2026 House primaries.
Endorsed by the Louisiana Democratic Party for the new 6th District and by activist Gary Chambers Jr.
Qualified August 6, 2026 for the November 3 open primary.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Garcia could be found, so no arguments are listed for her (her party endorsement is in her record). Searched: 'Rubia Garcia Pat Forbes Chauna Banks forum criticism', Republican candidates' statements, and Louisiana Illuminator, Louisiana Radio Network, WWNO and Bayou Progressive coverage.
Working alongside President Trump and Republicans for an 'America First' agenda.
Immigration enforcement and gun rights.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Louisiana state senator since 2024; state representative 2015–2024 and House majority leader 2020–2024.
Previously ran for US Senate, then for the old 5th District, where Trump endorsed him in February 2026.
Reported more than $6.5 million in campaign receipts through June 30, 2026, about $3 million of it loans from himself.
Bought a home in Baton Rouge in spring 2026; represents an Acadiana state Senate district. While he ran in the old 5th, state Sen. Stewart Cathey filed a resolution against 'Congressional Carpetbagging' aimed at his candidacy.
A 2007 police report in which a former girlfriend accused him of rape and abusive behaviour became public in March 2026. She declined to pursue charges, he was never charged, and he denies the accusation; her father has endorsed him. After qualifying, an 'End Predator Abuse PAC' texted district voters the redacted report.
Endorsed by the Louisiana Republican Party executive committee on August 23, 2026, and by the Club for Growth.
Qualified August 7, 2026 for the November 3 open primary.
Arguments in favor
Louisiana 'deserves a proven, America First Conservative working alongside President Trump and Republicans in Washington'.
— Blake Miguez campaign website
The Club for Growth said Miguez retains its full endorsement after his move to the 6th District.
— Club for Growth, reported by WAFB
Arguments against
'He and his out-of-state supporters have been panicked since losing President Trump's endorsement. He's not from here, he can't vote here, and he doesn't understand the issues facing our communities.'
— State Sen. Rick Edmonds, Republican opponent (Louisiana Illuminator)
'By declining to endorse Sen. Miguez, President Trump has sent a clear message; his support must be earned.'
— State Sen. Rick Edmonds, Republican opponent (WWNO/WRKF)
What we couldn’t verify
Whether President Trump will endorse in the 6th District was not known; WAFB reported differing insider accounts of why the endorsement did not carry over.
His campaign website offers little detailed policy platform.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
This is an open seat: Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields is not running and has said he will seek his former state Senate seat. Louisiana's election system for this seat changed in 2026. Closed party primaries were scheduled for May 16, but after the US Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional map in Louisiana v. Callais (April 2026), Gov. Jeff Landry suspended them, and the Legislature moved the House races to an open 'jungle' primary on November 3: all candidates of every party appear on one ballot, a candidate with more than 50% wins outright, and otherwise the top two advance to a runoff on December 12, 2026. Votes already cast for the May House primaries were voided. The new map, signed May 29, 2026, eliminated the majority-Black 6th District Fields held and redrew it around the Baton Rouge area (East and West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, Assumption, St. Martin, Livingston, St. John the Baptist and Ascension parishes, per WBRZ) to favour a Republican; lawsuits over the map and the cancelled primaries were filed or threatened, and their outcome was not established. Inside Elections estimated Trump would have carried the new district by about 32 points in 2024; Cook Political Report rates it Solid Republican. Ten candidates qualified August 5–7, per the Secretary of State's candidate inquiry, listed here alphabetically: Republicans Monique Appeaning, Larry Davis III, Rick Edmonds, Michael Mebruer, Blake Miguez and Stephen Wagley; Democrats Chauna Banks, Pat Forbes and Lindsay 'Rubia' Garcia; and Libertarian Rufus Craig. Edmonds, Miguez, Garcia and Mebruer had all first run in the old 5th District. The Louisiana Republican Party's executive committee endorsed both Miguez (August 23) and Edmonds (August 27); the Louisiana Democratic Party endorsed Garcia, and former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed Forbes. Some coverage (WBRZ) describes Nov. 3 as party primaries; the state's official process and other outlets describe a single open primary with a Dec. 12 runoff.
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