Louisiana Democrats make endorsements in congressional races

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 528

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Louisiana Democratic Party has selected the candidates it will officially back in the Nov. 3 congressional midterm elections, when Republicans will be heavily favored to retain five of the state’s six seats they hold in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Democratic State Executive Committee endorsed Lindsay “Rubia” Garcia of Walker over two other party members — Chauna Banks and Pat Forbes — in the race for the new 6th District. Forbes, …

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