WAFB is reporting that we may have another open seat this fall - that of Congressman Richard Baker, LA-06, which is based in the Baton Rouge area. We've already got two open Congressional seats here in Louisiana - LA-01, thanks to PBJ's election to the Governor's mansion; and LA-04, thanks to Congressman McCrery's announcement that he will retire at the end of this year.
Congressman Baker has filed paperwork with the House Clerk's office that he intends to discuss a potential job with the Managed Funds Association. Baker told WAFB that he is considered by MFA to be the top candidate to become MFA's next CEO. He will be meeting with them starting on Monday to gauge whether he wants to take the job or stay in Congress.
Democratic State Rep. Donald Cazayoux of New Roads has confirmed that he will throw his hat in the ring if Baker retires.
