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Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on Tuesday that he will not run for reelection in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, nor in any other district in the state. The decision comes after a GOP-led redistricting process made his seat more Republican-leaning. Fields stated that after 'a great deal of prayer and reflection,' he chose not to seek another term. His departure marks a shift in Louisiana's congressional delegation, as the redistricting effectively reduced Democratic representation in the state. Fields, a veteran lawmaker, did not indicate any future political plans but emphasized his commitment to public service.
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Washington — Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on Tuesday that he will not run for reelection in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, following a GOP-led redistricting that made his seat more Republican.
“After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, in the 6th District or any other district in Louisiana,” Fields said in a statement.
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Louisiana Democrat Cleo Fields Will Not Seek Reelection After Redistricting