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Fields flips 6th Congressional District to Democrats

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(The Center Square) — Sen. Cleo Fields has secured Louisiana’s 6th Congressional district seat with 51% of the vote, a flip of the seat to Democrats after a court-ordered redistricting.

Fields finished with 150,311 votes according to preliminary results from the Louisiana secretary of state’s office. Republican Elbert Guillory finished second with 111,731, or 38% of the total.

The victory comes after the Legislature passed a court-ordered congressional map this year that included a second black Majority district.

In Louisiana, runoff elections for U.S. House seats are held on the second Saturday in December if no candidate secures a majority in the primary.

Fields led the fundraising efforts with over $689,000, which worked to highlight his campaign’s priorities to his newly decided district. Guillory reported no financing.

Fields, a seasoned politician with extensive experience in both the Louisiana Senate and the U.S. House, won 51% of the district

His platform has included increasing the federal minimum wage, improving education, and promoting economic development. His robust financial backing and established political presence played a crucial role in his success.

The Supreme Court of the United States announced on Monday that it will hear oral arguments on the constitutionality of the newly drawn district.

In May, the Supreme Court allowed the current district map to remain in place until after the election, paving the way for a Fields victory.

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