THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
'Rick' Edmonds
Candidate for U.S. House · Louisiana · District 6
THE PERSON
Background
Rick Edmonds is a pastor with undergraduate and seminary training. His documented background includes East Texas Baptist College and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Roots
- Career: Pastoral ministry
Education
- East Texas Baptist College · B.A., 1979
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary · Master of Divinity, 1990
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 6 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Louisiana Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 candidate inquiry (official export) ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.