U.S. House, Louisiana District 6

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Republican Candidate

Republican Candidate

Richard Baker (Incumbent)

Occupation
Real Estate Broker

Education
BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University

Elected
1986

Born
New Orleans, LA, United States

Residence
Baton Rouge, LA

Religion
Methodist

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Louisiana District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 638,324
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Median Age: 32.4
18 Years and Over: 73.2%
65 Years and Over: 9.6%
Employed: 58.9%
Median Household Income: $37,931
Families Below Poverty Level: 12.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.1%
(of those over 25)

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