Donald Cazayoux

Don Cazayoux is a former Democratic representative from the 6th Congressional District (map) of Louisiana. On May 3, 2008, Cazayoux defeated Woody Jenkins in a special election to replace Rep. Richard Baker (R), who resigned in January 2008. Cazayoux was defeated by Bill Cassidy(R) in the general election.

Bio
Cazayoux was born in Lousiana and earned a B.S. and M.A. from Lousiana State University before getting his J.D. from Georgetown Law School. He served as an assistant district attorney from 1996-2000 and was a Lousiana state representative from 2000-2008.

2008 elections
On May 3, Cazayoux defeated Woody Jenkins in a special election to replace Rep. Richard Baker (R-La.), who resigned in January 2008. Cazayoux was defeated by Bill Cassidy (R) in the November general election.

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External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 6th Congressional District
 * Official Don Cazayoux for Congress website

External articles
J. Taylor Rushing, "Dems add to majority with Cazayoux win in La.", TheHill.com, May 4, 2008.