LA-06 House 2026
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Supreme Court's April 2026 ruling invalidated the prior LA-06 electoral map.
- GOP-led redistricting in May 2026 is expected to shift LA-06 to R-leaning.
- Incumbent Cleo Fields previously secured strong electoral performance in the D+8 district.
- Cleo Fields currently holds a significant fundraising lead over Republican candidates.
- The eventual Republican nominee remains unknown due to the pending primary election.
- Polling data for a hypothetical general election matchup in LA-06 is unavailable.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican party | 32.0% | 40.4% | GOP-led redistricting is expected to shift the district to R-leaning following the Supreme Court ruling. |
| Democratic party | 65.0% | 59.6% | Incumbent Cleo Fields has strong fundraising and prior electoral performance despite expected GOP-led redistricting. |
Current Context
Sources (5)
- 1Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 2LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 3Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 16 Republican primary) - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 5Louisiana Primary Election Results 2026: NPRapps.npr.org
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Democratic party
📈 May 05, 2026: 27.0pp spike
Price increased from 41.0% to 68.0%
Outcome: Republican party
📉 May 04, 2026: 10.0pp drop
Price decreased from 69.0% to 59.0%
📈 April 30, 2026: 53.0pp spike
Price increased from 20.0% to 73.0%
📉 April 29, 2026: 30.0pp drop
Price decreased from 50.0% to 20.0%
Sources (15)
- 1Around D.C., Talk Grows of a Blue Wave Election Akin to 2006time.com
- 2Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 3Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4Louisiana has delayed its House elections. What’s next? | Local Politics | nola.comnola.com
- 5Supreme Court expedites Louisiana redistricting ruling amid election chaosknoe.com
- 6Louisiana Halts House Primaries After SCOTUS Map Rulingconservativeinstitute.org
- 7BREAKING: We're Getting A Do-Over On Congressional Districts; All Louisiana House Races Suspended Per Landry EOthehayride.com
- 8Louisiana Congressional Primaries Are Suspended As A Result Of The Supreme Court's Ruling | Omaha Daily Recordomahadailyrecord.com
- 9Rep. Cleo Fields, other candidates join federal lawsuit over suspended Louisiana congressional primariesknoe.com
- 102026 Louisiana US House 6 | Live Election Results - DDHQ Votesvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 11Republicans could still win the House in the 2026 midterm election: Scalisecnbc.com
- 12Following Supreme Court decision, La. Republicans weigh canceling US House primary elections • Louisiana Illuminatorlailluminator.com
- 13GOP chances of winning House after Supreme Court Voting Rights Act movenewsweek.com
- 14Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana congressional map draws strong local reactionkatc.com
- 15Louisiana to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting rulingnbcnews.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to "Yes" if the House member sworn in for LA-06 for the term beginning in 2027 is a member of the Democratic Party, with the outcome verified by the Library of Congress. A "No" resolution occurs if the sworn-in member is not a Democrat, as the event is mutually exclusive.
The market opens on January 6, 2026, closes on November 3, 2027, at 11:00 am EDT, and has a projected payout shortly thereafter. The market is eligible for accelerated determination if a consensus of media organizations projects a winner. Insider trading by employees of the source agencies is prohibited.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic party | $0.68 | $0.33 | 65% |
| Republican party | $0.33 | $0.68 | 32% |
Market Discussion
The LA-06 district holds a Solid Democratic rating (D+8 PVI), and incumbent Democrat Cleo Fields is running unopposed in his primary [1][2]. Four Republicans (Monique Appeaning, Larry Davis, Christian Johnson, Peter Williams) are vying in their primary for the general election on November 3, 2026 [1][3][4]. A prediction market currently shows Democrats at 91% to win, though the May 16, 2026 primaries may be postponed due to a Supreme Court map ruling [5][6][7].
Sources (7)
- 1Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 2Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 16 Democratic primary) - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 3Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 16 Republican primary) - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4Four Republicans running in 6th Congressional District primaryunfilteredwithkiran.com
- 5Louisiana Primary Election Results 2026: NPRapps.npr.org
- 6LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketworldcoin.polymarket.com
- 7LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketpolymarket.com
5. Trust Index
Order book is critically thin.
Primary risk· Trade quality
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6. What is the potential impact of the pending Supreme Court redistricting decision on the partisan lean of Louisiana's 6th district ahead of the November 2026 election?
| Supreme Court Ruling | April 29, 2026, invalidated LA-06 as racial gerrymander (6-3) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Current LA-06 Partisan Lean | Cook PVI D+8, Solid Democratic/Safe D [3] |
| Expected LA-06 Shift | R-leaning post-redistricting [4][5][6] |
Sources (9)
- 1Louisiana v. Callaisen.wikipedia.org
- 2In major Voting Rights Act case, Supreme Court strikes down redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory | SCOTUSblogscotusblog.com
- 3Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4In Louisana case, the Supreme Court strikes new blow to VRA: NPRnpr.org
- 5Court agrees to immediately finalize Voting Rights Act decision; refuses request to reverse this | SCOTUSblogscotusblog.com
- 6Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chanceswdam.com
- 7Louisiana lawmakers prepare to redraw map of state's congressional districtsknoe.com
- 8Louisiana has delayed its House elections. What’s next? | Local Politics | nola.comnola.com
- 9LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketworldcoin.polymarket.com
7. Beyond the district's partisan lean, what evidence quantifies Cleo Fields' incumbency advantage in terms of name recognition and prior electoral performance?
| 2024 LA-06 Election Votes | 150,323 votes (50.8%) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| 2019 LA State Senate Election Votes | 13,529 votes (52.5%) [4][5] |
| 2024 Cycle Funds Raised | $1.25 million (entering 2026 with over $384,000) [1][6][7] |
Sources (10)
- 1Cleo Fields - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 2Cleo Fieldsen.wikipedia.org
- 3https://www.freshproduce.com/siteassets/files/advocacy/government-profiles/2025/cleo-fields.pdffreshproduce.com
- 4Louisiana's 14th State Senate districten.m.wikipedia.org
- 5Cleo Fields heading back to the state Senate; defeats Rep. Patricia Smiththeadvocate.com
- 6Rep. Cleo Fields (LA-6) — Voting Record, Bills & 2026 Midtermslegisletter.org
- 7Meet Cleo | Cleo For Congresscleofields.com
- 8LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 9LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketworldcoin.polymarket.com
- 10Cook Partisan Voting Indexen.wikipedia.org
8. How does incumbent Cleo Fields' fundraising compare to that of the eventual Republican nominee following the May 16, 2026 primary?
| Cleo Fields Receipts (as of Dec 31, 2025) | $384,055 [1] |
|---|---|
| Cleo Fields Cash on Hand (as of Dec 31, 2025) | $193,700 [1] |
| Monique Appeaning Quarterly Fundraising (pre-primary) | $62,122 [2] |
9. What recent polling data is available for a hypothetical general election matchup between Cleo Fields and the leading Republican contenders in LA-06?
| Polymarket General Election Odds | GOP favored 54%-42% [1] |
|---|---|
| LA-06 Republican Primary Date | May 16, 2026 [2][3][4] |
| Supreme Court Ruling on LA-06 | Struck down as racial gerrymander in April 2026 [5][6][7] |
Sources (11)
- 1LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026 | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 2Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 3Four Republicans running in 6th Congressional District primaryunfilteredwithkiran.com
- 4Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 16 Republican primary) - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 5Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in... - KWTXkwtx.com
- 6The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hitwsls.com
- 7LA-06 2026 | Cook Political Reportcookpolitical.com
- 8Monique Appeaning - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 9GOP Endorses Monique Appeaning to Challenge Cleo Fields in Louisiana's 6th District - Baton Rouge Todaynationaltoday.com
- 10Cleo Fields - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 11Cleo Fieldsen.wikipedia.org
10. What historical voting data from the 2020 and 2022 elections supports the current Cook PVI rating of D+8 for the newly configured LA-06 district?
| Cook PVI for new LA-06 | D+8 [1] |
|---|---|
| 2020 Presidential Vote (new LA-06) | Biden 57%, Trump 42% [2][3][4] |
| 2024 Presidential Vote (new LA-06) | Harris 57%, Trump 42% [4] |
Sources (6)
- 1LA-06 2026 | Cook Political Reportcookpolitical.com
- 2Louisiana's 6th congressional districten.wikipedia.org
- 3Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 5The Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠) | Cook Political Reportcookpolitical.com
- 6Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 03, 2027
- Closes: November 03, 2027
Sources (8)
- 1GOP chances of winning House after Supreme Court Voting Rights Act movenewsweek.com
- 22026 United States House of Representatives electionsen.wikipedia.org
- 3Louisiana Primary Election Results 2026: NPRapps.npr.org
- 42026 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisianaen.wikipedia.org
- 5Four Republicans running in 6th Congressional District primaryunfilteredwithkiran.com
- 6LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketworldcoin.polymarket.com
- 7LA-06 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 8Louisiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org