Alexandria, La. (2/9/2026) – The Louisiana 6th Congressional District primary election is taking shape as three candidates officially declare their campaigns. The field includes incumbent Congressman Cleo Fields, along with challengers Larry Davis and Peter Williams.
Cleo Fields enters the race as the sitting representative for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. He is seeking to retain the seat after returning to Congress. His campaign emphasizes experience, federal advocacy, and constituent services. More information is available at www.cleofields.com.
Meanwhile, Larry Davis has declared his candidacy as a challenger. His campaign focuses on voter engagement, economic opportunity, public safety, and government accountability. Additional details are available at larrydavisforcongress.com.
Peter Williams has also announced his intent to run for the seat. He has positioned himself as a community-focused candidate emphasizing accessibility and responsiveness. His campaign activity is primarily shared at facebook.com/PeterWilliamsforCongress.
As candidates declare, questions often arise about residency requirements. Under the U.S. Constitution, a congressional candidate does not have to live in the district they seek to represent. However, the candidate must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and a resident of the state.
Therefore, candidates may legally run in any congressional district within Louisiana. Nevertheless, residency within the district can still influence voter perception. As a result, candidates often highlight local ties and community connections.
Candidates in Louisiana must qualify to run for Congress by filing paperwork with the Secretary of State and paying qualifying fees, or by submitting nominating petitions during the qualifying period from February 11 to February 13, 2026.
This ensures their names appear on the May 16, 2026 party primary ballot. If no candidate wins a majority in that primary, the top two move to a runoff on June 27, 2026.
Finally, the general election for U.S. Congress is scheduled for November 3, 2026, when voters across the state choose their representatives for the U.S. House.
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