Blake Miguez Shifts to Congressional Bid, Cites Trump Endorsement and Local Roots

State Senator Blake Miguez explained why he left the U.S. Senate race and entered the race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District. He said President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Congresswoman Julia Letlow for the Senate seat pushed him to reassess his path. Miguez said his mission to back Trump and champion the America First agenda remains the same, and he believes he can deliver that in Congress. He highlighted his long-standing ties to Baton Rouge, his legislative record, and his goal to meet voters across the district in the coming months. Miguez said he plans to earn trust through direct outreach.