Louisiana’s Miguez Slams Sen. Cassidy in 2026 Senate Race, Backs Trump

In a fiery campaign launch, Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez has thrown his hat into the 2026 U.S. Senate race, taking a bold swing at incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy. Miguez’s campaign video pulls no punches, accusing Cassidy of betraying Louisiana by voting to convict former President Donald Trump in the post-Jan. 6, 2021 impeachment trial. That Senate vote, which fell short of conviction, remains a sore point for Trump loyalists.

Miguez, unapologetically aligning himself with Trump, vowed to be an unbending advocate for the 'America First' agenda. In a Tuesday post on X, he declared, "I won’t bend. I won’t break. I’ll stand with President Trump." He framed his candidacy as a fight to preserve the American Dream, slamming Cassidy as a 'D.C. phony' who’s lost touch with Louisiana’s values.

But Cassidy’s camp isn’t sweating. Campaign press secretary Ashley Bosch fired back, confidently stating, "Senator Cassidy will win." Bosch touted Cassidy’s conservative credentials, emphasizing his work alongside Trump to secure the border and boost American energy. Cassidy, a Senate veteran since 2015 with prior stints in the U.S. House and Louisiana state Senate, remains a formidable figure.

Miguez isn’t alone in challenging Cassidy. Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, another Trump ally, announced his Senate bid last year, signaling a crowded and contentious GOP primary. With the Bayou State’s Senate election set for 2026, this race is shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown over loyalty, legacy, and Louisiana’s future.