Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez officially launched his bid on Tuesday to unseat fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026.Miguez is the latest GOP challenger to Cassidy, who has been chastised by his party for being one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict President Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial.

Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, announced his candidacy Tuesday for U.S. Senate, with an opening salvo targeting Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy's vote to convict President Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial.

A new face has entered the conversation for the U.S. Senate race to represent Louisiana as the 2026 election heats up. State Senator Blake Miguez is stepping up to the plate and announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate.