Blake Miguez

Blake Miguez and his wife, Ashley, a special education teacher, are raising four children.¹ He earned Eagle Scout rank as a teenager and later became a competitive marksman, appearing on History's television series Top Shot.¹ He also points to his grandfather, who built a business with a fourth grade education, as an early example.¹

An LSU graduate, Miguez works in his family's oil and gas business, which he says he expanded into Baton Rouge more than a decade ago.² His campaign describes business operations across Louisiana and more than 25 years of homeownership in Baton Rouge.²

Miguez was elected to the Louisiana Senate in 2023 after serving in the state House, where he held the Republican majority leader position.¹ His 2024 Senate Bill 1 became Act 1, allowing eligible people to carry concealed handguns without a state permit.³ The law took effect on July 4, 2024.³

For Congress, he emphasizes reducing taxes and regulation, supporting Louisiana's energy industry, border enforcement and gun rights.² He also calls for reducing everyday costs, including electricity, insurance and groceries, and creating jobs that keep young adults in Louisiana.² His opponents include Rick Edmonds and Chauna Banks.⁴ The November 3 open primary can lead to a December 12 runoff.⁵