Louisiana 6th Congressional District Candidates Debate in Baton Rouge

Candidates Pat Forbes, Chauna Banks, state Sen. Rick Edmonds and Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia participate in a televised debate for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 9, 2026. Credit: Photo: Nolan Mckendry / The Center Square 

(The Center Square) – Democratic state Rep. Chauna Banks and Republican state Sen. Blake Miguez will face off in a December runoff for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District after emerging from a crowded 10-candidate field Tuesday night.

Banks led with 19.4% of the vote, receiving 50,878 votes, while Miguez followed closely with 50,213 votes, or 19.2%, according to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office.

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