INCUMBENT: Chuck Kleckley (Republican) (Speaker of the House)

DESCRIPTION: This is a suburban district in the southern fringes of Lake Charles that contains many of its newer and/or higher income neighborhoods.

DISTRICT MAP:

District map

RED/BLUE RATING (using 2008, 2012, and 2014 elections): 73% Republican

JMCEL’s SUMMARY: This is a Republican district that typically gives 3:1 margins to Republican candidates, although it has only relatively recently sent Republicans to the Legislature. Speaker Kleckley is term limited, and Republicans should have no problems holding this seat.