Full Name:
Richard Hugh Baker
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kay; 2 Children
Birth Date:
05/22/1948
Birth Place:
New Orleans, LA
Home City:
Baton Rouge, LA
Religion:
Methodist
BA, Political Science, Louisiana State University, 1971
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1987-2008
Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1972-1986
Switched from Democratic to Republican Party, 1986
Democratic Candidate, Louisiana State Senate, 1981
Experience, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Experience, Congressional Grace Caucus
Experience, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
Experience, Congressional Soybean Caucus
Experience, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
Experience, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Experience, Rural Health Care Coalition
Real Estate Developer, The Baker Agency, 1971-1986
Experience, American Legislative Exchange Conference
Experience, Baton Rouge Lodge #372 Central Region Planning Commission
Member, Blackwater Methodist Church
Experience, Central Area Homebuilders
Experience, East Baton Rouge Airport Commission
Experience, Southern Legislative Conference
Astrological Sign:
Gemini