Richard Baker (American politician)

American politician (born 1948) Richard BakerMember of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Louisiana's 6th districtIn officeJanuary 3, 1987 – February 2, 2008Preceded byHenson MooreSucceeded byDon CazayouxMember of the Louisiana House of Representativesfrom the East Baton Rouge Parish districtIn office1972–1987Preceded byIrving R. BoudreauxRichard CheekCarl DawsonSmokey DelaroderieChris FaserEugene Webb McGeheeLillian WalkerSucceeded byMichael McCleary Personal detailsBornRichard Hugh Baker (1948-05-22) May 22, 1948 (age 78)New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.PartyDemocratic (before 1986)Republican (1986-present)SpouseKay BakerEducationLouisiana State University (BA) Richard Hugh Baker (born May 22, 1948) is an American politician and lobbyist. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2008, representing the 6th district of Louisiana as a Republican. Early life and career The son of a Methodist minister, Baker was born in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He stayed in Baton Rouge after graduation and founded a real estate agency there. In 1971, just a year out of school, he was elected to the Louisiana Hou