Louisiana's 6th congressional district, Congressional district in southern Louisiana, United States
Louisiana's 6th congressional district extends from Baton Rouge through its suburbs down to Thibodaux, encompassing the western shores of Lake Pontchartrain in the southern part of the state. The region combines urban centers with rural communities and varies in character across its geography.
This district was created in 1875 and has changed its boundaries multiple times, originally covering the Florida Parishes region. Over the decades, its territory shifted across the Mississippi River as political needs and population movements evolved.
The district population reflects Louisiana's diversity with 62.4% White, 24% Black, 7.2% Hispanic residents, representing varied community interests and traditions.
Residents of the district cast ballots every two years to select one representative for the United States House of Representatives during general elections. Voting takes place at designated polling locations throughout the region.
Following the 2024 redistricting, the district now stretches from Caddo Parish in the northwest to East Baton Rouge Parish, resulting in a voting-age population with a Black majority. This boundary redraw significantly reshaped the district's demographic makeup.
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