Richard Baker (American politician)

Richard Baker
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
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives; from the East Baton Rouge Parish district
	In office; 1972–1987
Preceded by	Irving R. Boudreaux; Richard Cheek; Carl Dawson; Smokey Delaroderie; Chris Faser; Eugene Webb McGehee; Lillian Walker;
Succeeded by	Michael McCleary
Personal details
Born	Richard Hugh Baker; May 22, 1948; New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Party	Democratic (before 1986); Republican (1986-present);
Spouse	Kay Baker
Education	Louisiana State University (BA)

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, representing the 6th District of Louisiana as a Republican.