The Louisiana Democratic Party’s State Executive Committee announced its slate of endorsed candidates for the November 3 congressional midterm elections, covering all six U.S. House districts in the state. The endorsements come as Republicans are expected to retain five of the six seats they currently hold.
6th District – New seat, new hope
The party selected Lindsay “Rubia” Garcia of Walker as its nominee for the newly created 6th District, defeating Chauna Banks and former state Office of Community Development head Pat Forbes. Garcia, a former teacher and Southern University law graduate, said she is “humbled, honored, and completely ready to work.” She is also a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging Governor Jeff Landry’s executive order that removed U.S. House races from the May 15 primary ballot.
5th District – Veteran legislator
State Rep. Pat Moore of Monroe secured the endorsement for the 5th District, beating Bunkie attorney Dan McKay and Tallulah contractor Antonio Wilson. Moore has represented Monroe in the state House since 2019.
3rd District – Veteran writer
U.S. Navy veteran and professional writer John Day of Lake Charles won the party’s backing for the 3rd District, prevailing over Lafayette lawyer Priscilla Gonzales.
4th District – Farmer’s voice
Conrad Cable, a Union Parish farmer, was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the 4th District, defeating Shreveport educator Matt Gromlich.
Statewide context
Louisiana’s congressional elections will be decided through an open “jungle” primary, where all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party. The state recently shifted away from a semi‑closed primary after a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a redistricting case opened the door for lawmakers to redraw the House districts.
The new maps, combined with Governor Landry’s order to suspend May primaries for U.S. House races, effectively ended the re‑election bid of Rep. Cleo Fields (D‑Baton Rouge) in the 6th District. The lone remaining Democrat in the state’s congressional delegation, Rep. Troy Carter (2nd District, New Orleans), faces no primary challenger.
Republican endorsements
In an unusual move, the Louisiana Republican Party also announced endorsements. State Senators Rick Edmonds (Baton Rouge) and Blake Miguez (New Iberia) received backing for the 6th District. The GOP endorsed Board of Regents chair Misti Cordell (Monroe) for the 5th District and listed other Republican contenders, including state Reps. Mike Echols (Monroe) and Gabe Firment (Pollock), and state Sen. Stewart Cathey (Monroe). House Speaker Mike Johnson (4th District) and Rep. Clay Higgins (3rd District) are heavy favorites to retain their seats.
What voters should know
Voters will see all endorsed and non‑endorsed candidates on the same primary ballot on May 15. The top two vote‑getters, regardless of party, will advance to the November runoff if no candidate secures a majority. The endorsements provide a guide for Democratic voters seeking candidates aligned with the party’s priorities as the state navigates redistricting and a competitive federal election cycle.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
