6th Congressional District
Coverage of 6th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- 'Jumping ship': House Dem finds exit strategy after SCOTUS ruling shifts advantage to GOP
Rep. Cleo Fields of Louisiana announced he will not seek re-election to Congress after a Supreme Court ruling and new congressional map shifted his district in Republicans’ favor. He plans to run for an unexpired term in the Louisiana State Senate’s 14th District, stating his 'calling to serve the people is better put to use back home.'
- Tennessee early voting opens ahead of August 6 gubernatorial primary
Early voting in Tennessee opens ahead of the August 6 gubernatorial primary, with Davidson County voters facing new polling locations and redrawn congressional districts. Over 470,000 voters in Davidson County received updated registration cards, and Nashville is now split across the 4th, 6th, and 7th districts following redistricting.
- Drag Queen Dunks on High School Basketball Team in New Johnny Garrett Ad
Tennessee congressional candidate Johnny Garrett's latest ad features a drag queen dunking on a high school basketball team, criticizing liberal policies and promoting his stance against gender-affirming healthcare for minors. The ad highlights his legislation restricting transgender athletes in girls' sports and his endorsement by Riley Gaines, a conservative advocate against trans participation in women's sports.
- Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats’ US House redistricting goal
Michael Stansfield, a Republican candidate with no campaign staff or donations, is in second place in California's 6th Congressional District primary, potentially blocking Democrats from the general election. This outcome challenges Democrats' redistricting strategy aimed at securing additional seats, as mail ballots could still shift the final result.
- GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal
Michael Stansfield, a Republican candidate in California's 6th Congressional District, focused his campaign on promoting Middle East peace and Islam's compatibility with Christianity. His unexpected strong showing in the primary threatens California Democrats' redistricting strategy aimed at securing the seat in November.