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President Trump Endorses Blake Miguez in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District Race

Trump's endorsement of Miguez follows his Senate race withdrawal and may influence a crowded GOP field in Louisiana's 5th District, a strong Republican area.

  • In a Truth Social post Wednesday night, President Donald Trump endorsed Louisiana state senator Blake Miguez for the 5th Congressional District.
  • Miguez's decision to switch races came after Trump endorsed Julia Letlow earlier this week, prompting his move to the 5th District.
  • Although Miguez lives in Erath, Iberia Parish outside Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, a Miguez campaign spokesperson said he keeps a residence in the district and ran a Baton Rouge business for over a decade.
  • Trump's backing could shake up a crowded Republican field, linking Blake Miguez's race against Julia Letlow, U.S. Rep., to the U.S. Senate contest vs. Bill Cassidy.
  • But his Republican opponents said Thursday they plan to stay in the race and criticized Miguez's outside-the-district residency, while some candidates will decide within days about launching bids.
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WBRZ broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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