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Miguez Switches District Again | Lafayette Louisiana News
State Senator Blake Miguez just jumped into the race for Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District — his third congressional bid this year — after a last-minute pivot from Senate and Fifth District ambitions. He tied his campaign to Baton Rouge roots, citing LSU, law school, and business growth since 1999. With the election now set for November 3rd due to Supreme Court-mandated map changes, Miguez squeezed in his qualification on the final day. But his late move has sparked backlash from GOP rival Rick Edmonds, who accused Miguez of being “panicked” after losing Trump’s endorsement — which had…
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