Livingston Parish Republican Larry Davis criticized his party’s endorsement of state Sen. Blake Miguez in the 6th District congressional race, saying the decision reflects a broader disconnect between party leaders and voters.
“This decision exemplifies what is wrong with the Republican establishment and exposes one of the very symptoms contributing to the rise of democratic socialism across our country,” Davis said. “Voters are tired of being told who to vote for and who their leaders should be. They want a voice, they want results, and they want tangible change in their communities.”
The Republican Party of Louisiana announced this week that its Executive Committee had endorsed Miguez after receiving signatures from a majority of Republican State Central Committee members representing the district.
State Sen. Rick Edmonds, another Republican candidate in the race, disputed that account. Edmonds said most committee members who live in District 6 voted to endorse him before Executive Committee members from outside the district selected Miguez.
Davis’ statement did not address the competing claims about committee support. Instead, he criticized the party for weighing in before voters cast their ballots.
“Our campaign has always been committed to the people, not strategizing over which endorsements will help us get through an election,” Davis said. “My team and I will continue doing what we have done from the beginning: showing up, listening, earning every vote, and working toward the tangible change the people of this district deserve.”
Davis, Miguez, and Edmonds are among 10 candidates seeking the open 6th District seat in Louisiana’s Nov. 3 open primary. A candidate who receives more than 50% of the vote will win outright. Otherwise, the top two candidates will advance to a Dec. 12 runoff.
