Tuesday, State Senator Blake Miguez announced his candidacy to replace Representative Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District as she moves on to campaign for the United States Senate. Senator Miguez is suspending his prior campaign for the U.S. Senate seat and redirecting that campaign and its resources towards representing Louisianians in the House of Representatives.
“When I announced my campaign for the U.S. Senate last year, I promised Louisianians I would stand with President Trump and fight for an America First agenda that puts Louisiana families first,” Miguez said. “I remain committed to that promise, and I’m ready to deliver the kind of representation that will support President Trump and help advance the mission to Make America Great Again.”
After a seven-month statewide campaign, Miguez enters the congressional race with grassroots momentum, statewide name recognition, and nearly $3.6 million day-one war chest, following nearly $1.75 million raised in the final quarter of 2025, his campaign announced.
“I want to thank the thousands of Louisianians who have supported me over the last seven months — especially the more than 10,000 individual donors who invested in this campaign,” Miguez said. “Together, we built something bigger than a single race. We built a Louisiana coalition committed to conservative values and holding Washington accountable. I will always put America First and hold elected leaders accountable to the MAGA agenda — regardless of party. The office may be different, but the fight remains the same. Thank you.”
Blake Miguez is a 7th generation Louisianian with deep roots in the Pelican State, a world champion marksman, a small business owner in the oil & gas industry, and an incumbent State Senator. Miguez’s campaign is rallying support from Louisianians who understand the need for true, America First representation in Washington, D.C.
