Baton Rouge Press Club hosts 6th Congressional District forum

Baton Rouge Press Club hosts 6th Congressional District forum

BATON ROUGE - Seven of the ten candidates vying for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District outlined their priorities at the Baton Rouge Press Club during a candidate forum one day before the election.

The candidates running for the newly-drawn seat took part in the forum as they seek to replace Rep. Cleo Fields. The legislature redrew the district earlier this year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map was unconstitutional.

Republican Monique Appeaning, a former mayoral aide and government analyst, said she wants to reduce federal spending and build bipartisan support in Congress.

"Over 25 [years] I have worked and sat at tables solving problems, whether you were Democrat or Republican," said Appeaning.

Democrat Chauna Banks, a former East Baton Rouge Metro Councilwoman, prioritized healthcare access and said her experience sets her apart.

"We need living experience. This is not the time for on the job training," said Banks.

Attorney and Libertarian candidate Rufus Craig said he wants to reduce the national debt, end the war on drugs and break the two party system.

"We keep sending Republicans ...