Blake
Miguez
Louisiana state senator and Republican candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Blake Miguez is a Republican politician from Louisiana currently serving as a Louisiana state senator for District 22, a seat he has held since January 2024 following his 2023 election. 23 Prior to the state senate, he served as a Louisiana state representative for District 49 from 2015 to 2024, including as House Republican majority leader from 2020 to 2024. 2
Miguez describes himself as a seventh-generation Louisianian and small-business owner who manages his family's oil-and-gas business, which he says operates statewide. 3 His campaign biography states he graduated from Louisiana State University; a secondary profile reports a B.A. in political science from LSU (2004) and a J.D. from Southern University Law Center (2008). 23
In 2026, Miguez qualified as a Republican candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, an open seat. 1011 He is not the incumbent U.S. representative for that district. 10
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Louisiana State Senator, District 22
- Website
- blakemiguez.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11debateWBRZ announces debate; Miguez among top-five candidates invited
WBRZ announced it would host a 6th District congressional debate on Friday, October 9, inviting the top five polling candidates including Miguez, though he ultimately did not attend.
WBRZ to host 6th District congressional debate on Friday · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9debateMiguez skips WBRZ televised debate, attends Louisiana Gumbo Festival instead
Miguez qualified for WBRZ's October 9 televised debate but did not attend, citing a schedule conflict. He posted images and video from the Louisiana Gumbo Festival in Thibodaux that night. Four other candidates participated.
4 candidates for Baton Rouge congressional seat offer ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsMiguez discusses sprint to win LA-6 race after redistricting shift
In a public campaign interview, Miguez said his focus was on winning the endorsement of the people of the 6th District, noting only 35 days remained in the race after the rapid shift caused by redistricting.
This Week in Louisiana Politics: Republican congressional debate, Blake Miguez, Misti Cordell · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30endorsementLouisiana GOP endorses both Miguez and Edmonds after Gov. Landry intervenes
The Louisiana Republican Party issued a dual endorsement of Miguez and Edmonds after Governor Jeff Landry intervened, according to NOLA.com's September 30 report.
Blake Miguez, Rick Edmonds attack roil Louisiana race - NOLA.com · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsClub for Growth launches ~$1 million ad campaign attacking Edmonds on behalf of Miguez's effort
Club for Growth began airing TV ads attacking Edmonds around September 23; reporting described a planned $1 million buy, though the full amount and schedule were not independently confirmed.
$1 Million TV Ad Campaign Targets Rick Edmonds in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District Race — Cajun Conservatism · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19pollWBRZ poll places Miguez at 9.7% in LA-6 likely-voter survey
A WBRZ independent survey of likely district voters conducted September 19–21 put Miguez at 9.7%, behind Rick Edmonds (13.8%) and Chauna Banks (13.2%).
WBRZ to host 6th District congressional debate on Friday · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsClub for Growth Action files TV-advertising paperwork targeting Edmonds in LA-6
Club for Growth Action filed TV-advertising paperwork with a Baton Rouge station on September 16, ahead of an ad campaign targeting Rick Edmonds that launched around September 23.
$1 Million TV Ad Campaign Targets Rick Edmonds in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District Race — Cajun Conservatism · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 17endorsementClub for Growth PAC endorses Blake Miguez in Louisiana's 6th District race
The Club for Growth PAC endorsed Miguez on August 17, later backing that endorsement with ad spending targeting his rival Rick Edmonds.
$1 Million TV Ad Campaign Targets Rick Edmonds in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District Race — Cajun Conservatism · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 12pollEarly poll shows Miguez at 9% in LA-6 primary field
A Rigamer/BDPC poll conducted August 12–13 among 500 registered voters placed Miguez at 9%, behind Banks (19%) and Edmonds (16%), with 40% undecided.
Distrito 6 de Luisiana 2026: Miguez vs. Banks · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1newsLouisiana Legislature redraws 6th Congressional District, prompting Miguez to shift races
The state Legislature redrew Louisiana's 6th Congressional District in May 2026, leading Republican state senator Blake Miguez to run in the newly configured district's open primary.
4 candidates for Baton Rouge congressional seat offer ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Congressman Brandon Gill officialListed as an endorser on Miguez's campaign website; no separate dated announcement found in reviewed sources. blakemiguez.com
- American Principles Project organizationListed as an endorser on Miguez's campaign website; no separate dated announcement found in reviewed sources. blakemiguez.com
- National Rifle Association (NRA) organizationListed as an endorser on Miguez's campaign website; no separate dated announcement found in reviewed sources. blakemiguez.com
- Republican Party of Louisiana (LAGOP) officialThe state party's Executive Committee endorsed Miguez for the 6th District after receiving support from Republican State Central Committee members representing the district. Reported August 24; committee acted August 23. louisianaradionetwork.com · Aug 23, 2026
- Club for Growth PAC organizationClub for Growth PAC officially endorsed Miguez for Louisiana's 6th District race. clubforgrowth.org · Aug 17, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $6.61M
- Spent
- $4.58M
- Cash on hand
- $2.03M
As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA05234(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] WBRZ to host 6th District congressional debate on Friday(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] 4 candidates for Baton Rouge congressional seat offer ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] This Week in Louisiana Politics: Republican congressional debate, Blake Miguez, Misti Cordell(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] Blake Miguez, Rick Edmonds attack roil Louisiana race - NOLA.com(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Blake Miguez for U.S. Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] $1 Million TV Ad Campaign Targets Rick Edmonds in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District Race — Cajun Conservatism(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] Issues - Blake Miguez for U.S. Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [8] Distrito 6 de Luisiana 2026: Miguez vs. Banks(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [9] GOP pick for CD6 endorsement leads to infighting(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
- [10] Club for Growth PAC Endorses Blake Miguez in LA-06(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026