Richard Baker (American politician)

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Richard Baker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th district
In office January 3, 1987 – February 2, 2008
Preceded by	Henson Moore
Succeeded by	Don Cazayoux
Louisiana State Representative for East Baton Rouge Parish
In office 1972–1987
Preceded by	Seven-member delegation: Irving R. Boudreaux Richard E. Cheek Carl V. Dawson Laurence "Smokey" Delaroderie Chris Faser, Jr. Eugene Webb McGehee Lillian W. Walker
Succeeded by	Michael L. McCleary
Personal details
Born	(1948-05-22) May 22, 1948 (age 76) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 1986) Republican (1986-present)
Spouse	Kay Baker
Residence	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alma mater	Louisiana State University
Occupation	Real estate executive; Lobbyist

Richard Hugh Baker (born May 22, 1948) is an American politician and lobbyist. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2008,^[1] representing the 6th District of Louisiana as a Republican.