Congressional Run-off Elections (1992)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1992-10-30
Duration: 00:10:48
Subjects: Elections, 1992 | United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 1992 | Politics
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Baker, Richard Interviewee
- Holloway, Clyde Interviewee
- McCrery, Jim Interviewee
- Huckaby, Jerry Interviewee
- Fields, Cleo Speaker
Description
This segment from the October 30, 1992, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the run-off elections in Louisiana’s 4th, 5th, and 6th Congressional Districts, which have changed due to reapportionment. He interviews: Congressman Richard Baker, 6th District candidate; Congressman Clyde Holloway, 6th District candidate; Congressman Jim McCrery, 5th District candidate; and Congressman Jerry Huckaby, 5th District candidate. His report also includes highlights of State Senator Cleo Fields, a 4th District candidate, addressing the Baton Rouge Press Club during a planned debate. His opponent, State Senator Charles D. Jones, arrived late to the debate. Host: Robert Collins