Monique
Appeaning
Republican challenger Monique Appeaning seeks Louisiana's 6th Congressional District seat in 2026
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- positions
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Background
Monique Appeaning (full legal name: Anjanita Monique Appeaning) is a Republican candidate challenging for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. The FEC designates her as a Challenger; she is not the incumbent. 25
Appeaning has described herself as having more than 25 years of public service. Her career has included work as a legislative fiscal analyst and special projects coordinator at the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office (2015–2023), deputy undersecretary roles at the Louisiana Division of Administration and the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, associate vice president at Grambling State University, and budget analyst work for the Louisiana National Guard. 710 On January 3, 2025, Mayor-President Sid Edwards of East Baton Rouge Parish appointed her as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer; in October 2026, WBRZ reported she had been placed on administrative leave while an internal complaint was investigated. 1514
Appeaning holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in history from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge. 7 She ran unsuccessfully for Louisiana House District 66 in the October 2023 primary. 715
Her campaign, based in Baton Rouge, emphasizes her public-sector experience and describes her as a lifelong Louisianian. Republican observers have cited her as a strong candidate to challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields in the redrawn 6th District. 810
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's Office (on administrative leave as of October 2026)
- Website
- appeaningforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingAppeaning raised $104,323, spent $65,540, held $38,783 cash on hand through July 18
Campaign-finance figures through July 18 show Appeaning raised $104,323 (including $50,667 in personal loans and $46,400 in individual contributions), spent $65,540, and held $38,783 cash on hand.
Monique Appeaning (R) – LA-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsAppeaning excluded from WBRZ televised LA-06 debate for failing poll threshold
WBRZ selected five candidates for its televised debate based on ballot certification, active campaign status, and top-five standing in an independent likely-voter poll. Appeaning did not qualify, as the September poll placed her below 4%.
WBRZ hosts 6th District Congressional Debate tonight · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29debateAppeaning participates in Republican candidates' forum in Denham Springs
Appeaning joined four other Republicans at a public forum in Denham Springs (Blake Miguez did not attend). She voiced voter concerns about data centers' water use and electricity rates, and said the Trump administration's immigration crackdown was leaving farms short of workers. On undocumented immigrants and government benefits, she said no, with a caveat for infectious-disease outbreaks.
5 Republicans offer views at Louisiana congressional forum · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19pollDistrict poll shows Appeaning below 4% among LA-06 Republican candidates
A JMC Analytics poll of 790 likely voters (Sept. 19–21) for the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Foundation showed Appeaning among five candidates each receiving below 4%. Top results: Edmonds 13.8%, Banks 13.2%, Miguez 9.7%, Garcia 7.7%, Forbes 7.6%. Undecided: 35.7%.
WBRZ hosts 6th District Congressional Debate tonight · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- No Party of Louisiana organizationListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Republican Party of West Baton Rouge Parish organizationListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Darrell Glasper otherListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Dustin Yates, mayor of St. George officialListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Melvin Spears otherListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group (LACAG) organizationListed on Appeaning's campaign website; no endorsement date stated. appeaningforcongress.com
- Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish organizationParish Republican Party held a news conference endorsing Appeaning for the Republican nomination, as reported by Central City News. centralcitynews.us · Apr 6, 2026
- Hunter Lundy officialLundy's campaign website states 'I'm proud to support Monique Appeaning for Congress.' Date reflects last update of the page; specific endorsement date not given. hunterlundy.com · Mar 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $104K
- Spent
- $66K
- Cash on hand
- $39K
As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA06158(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] WBRZ hosts 6th District Congressional Debate tonight(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Monique Appeaning (R) – LA-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Monique Appeaning for Congress | Louisiana's District 6(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] 5 Republicans offer views at Louisiana congressional forum(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Monique Appeaning - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] | GOP Says Monique Has Best Chance To Defeat Cleo Fields in 6th ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2026
- [7] Hunter Lundy - For The People(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026