CivorenWhat is Chauna Banks running for?
- Race
- U.S. Representative (Louisiana, District 6)
Chauna Banks is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District and a former East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council member (District 2, 2013–2024). A longtime educator with more than two decades in public education, she earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in mental health counseling from Southern University, and her public-service work has spanned education, workforce development, economic opportunity and community advocacy.
Where does Chauna Banks stand on the issues?
Chauna Banks has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsBanks supports expanding affordable housing as part of her economic security agenda for Louisiana families.
“including efforts to address the cost of living, protect Social Security and Medicare, expand affordable housing and strengthen federal flood protection and infrastructure programs.”
brweeklypress.comAs of August 2026
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsBanks campaigns on addressing the rising cost of living - groceries, housing, utilities and insurance - so working Louisiana families can afford to live, own a home and retire with dignity.
“If you work every day, you should be able to afford to live, raise your family, own a home and eventually retire with dignity. Louisiana families should not have to work harder every year just to fall further behind.”
brweeklypress.comAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsBanks supports protecting and expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for all families.
“Healthcare Access & Equity: Protect and expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for all families.”
chaunabanksforcongress.voteAs of August 2026
Infrastructure
SupportsBanks supports strengthening federal flood protection and infrastructure programs and federal support for disaster recovery so Louisiana communities can rebuild after floods and hurricanes.
“Louisiana needs stronger federal support for infrastructure and disaster recovery while also ensuring that communities have access to the resources necessary to rebuild.”
brweeklypress.comAs of August 2026
Jobs & Job Creation
SupportsBanks supports small businesses, expanded workforce training and apprenticeships, and attracting good-paying jobs so economic development translates into opportunity for residents.
“Support small business, expand workforce training, and attract good-paying jobs.”
chaunabanksforcongress.voteAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsBanks supports investing in schools and teachers and connecting education to opportunity through college, trades, apprenticeships and other career pathways.
“Invest in our schools, support teachers, and create pathways for student success.”
chaunabanksforcongress.voteAs of August 2026
Education
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