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Cleo Fields says he explored congressional run in several districts, but didn't see a path to win

The Advocate | Politics

Jul 25, 2026

Before deciding that he would not run for Congress again, U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields looked at running in four different districts - but, after Republican state lawmakers redrew Louisia…

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Cleo Fields says he explored congressional run in several districts, but didn't see a path to win

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