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Race for Cleo Fields’ 6th District House seat wide open

U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields chose not to run for reelection. See who is running for his seat.

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Baton Rouge Advocate· Aug 22, 9:00 AMRace for Cleo Fields’ 6th District House seat wide open

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