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Blake Miguez Enters 2026 Louisiana Senate Race to Challenge Bill Cassidy

He is highlighting Cassidy’s vote to convict President Trump in a contest now limited to Republican voters

FILE - Republican state senator Blake Miguez converses before the swearing in of the Louisiana state legislature in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)
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Overview

  • Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez officially launched his campaign Tuesday with a social media video criticizing Cassidy as a “phony” who betrayed the state and President Trump.
  • Miguez’s announcement underscores Cassidy’s 2021 vote to convict President Trump during the Jan. 6 impeachment trial, which challengers say reflects disloyalty to the party.
  • Senator Cassidy holds more than $7.4 million in his campaign account, granting him a significant fundraising advantage over his GOP opponents.
  • Former U.S. Rep. John Fleming has also declared his bid for the seat, and U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow is reportedly considering a run.
  • Louisiana’s new closed primary system for the 2026 election will restrict the Republican Senate primary to registered party members, reshaping the electorate dynamics.