GOP Louisiana state senator says he's running for US Senate because incumbent Republican 'sucks'

Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican, announced a U.S. Senate bid, declaring that he is seeking the role "because Bill Cassidy sucks."

Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, left, and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy. (Left: senate.la.gov; Right: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital has reached out to Cassidy's campaign for comment.

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Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who is also targeting Cassidy for ouster, announced a U.S. Senate bid last year.

The Bayou State's next U.S. Senate election will be held in 2026.

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Cassidy has served in the Senate since 2015. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives, and before that, in the Louisiana state Senate.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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