Louisiana GOP makes controversial endorsements for Congress. More could follow.

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 29, 2026

Words: 870

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Republican Party of Louisiana’s leadership is facing backlash after endorsing candidates in Louisiana’s two competitive congressional races using an opaque, private process.

The Louisiana GOP’s eight-member executive committee initially voted Aug. 23 to back New Iberia state Sen. Blake Miguez over the five other Republicans in the 6th Congressional District election. After an outpouring of complaints about the secretive process, party officials followed with a second endorsement Thursday for the other …

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