Rep. Don Cazayoux
(D-La.) 6th District,East central -- Baton Rouge
- Residence:New Roads
- Born:January 17, 1964; Baton Rouge, La.
- Religion:Roman Catholic
- Family:Wife, Cherie Cazayoux; three children
- Education:Louisiana State U., B.S. 1985 (psychology) ; Georgetown U., J.D. 1991; Louisiana State U., M.A. 1993 (clinical psychology)
- Military service:None
- Career:Lawyer; county prosecutor
- Political Highlights:La. House, 2000-2008; U.S. House, 2008-09
- Elected:2008 (1st term)
- Note: Defeated by Bill Cassidy, R, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Bill Cassidy (R) | 150,226 | 48.1% |
| Don Cazayoux (D) | 125,716 | 40.3% | ||
| Michael Jackson (X) | 36,133 | 11.6% | ||
| 2006 | general | Richard Baker (R) | 94,658 | 82.8% |
| Richard Fontanesi (LIBERT) | 19,648 | 17.2% | ||
| 2004 | general | Richard Baker (R) | 189,106 | 72.2% |
| Rufus Craig (D) | 50,732 | 19.4% | ||
| Edward Galmon (D) | 22,031 | 8.4% | ||
| 2002 | general | Richard Baker (R) | 146,932 | 84% |
| Rick Moscatello (I) | 27,898 | 16% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | John Kerry: 40% | George W. Bush: 59% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 43% | George W. Bush: 55% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:638,324
- Under 18:27%
- Over 65:10%
- Married:51.3%
- Non-Hispanic White:63%
- Black:33%
- Hispanic:2%
- Asian:1%
- Foreign Born:2.8%
- Language other than English:6.6%
- Median Household Income:37,931
- Owner Occupied Housing:69%
- Income above $200k:1.6
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:61.5%
- Blue Collar:23.9%
- Services:14.7%
- Bachelor's Degree:24%
- Graduate Education:8.5%
- Civilian Veterans:52,371
