Holden Hoggatt addresses media after qualifying to run for 3rd Congressional District. July 20, 2022
As the race for Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District heats up, former Louisiana Congressmen Charles Boustany and Chris John, along with former Senator John Breaux have endorsed Republican Holden Hoggatt against incumbent Clay Higgins. Breaux said southwest Louisiana needs someone who will work across party lines and put the district first and he believes Hoggatt is the best candidate.
“At this time in our country’s history that is the type of member of congress that people can be proud of, and they can get things done for the people in the district,” said Breaux.
Breaux said when you serve in Congress you are obligated to serve your constituents and that means those from all party affiliations, all races, and economic backgrounds. Breaux believes Hoggatt will fight for what the district needs as a whole.
“He’s got to aggressively go after federal funding for people who are in need of federal funding, in that district whether it’s from a hurricane, or a tornado or whether it’s from an agricultural disaster or what have you,” said Breaux.
And while Hoggatt gained the endorsements of three power players in southwest Louisiana, Higgins has the endorsement of fellow Louisiana Congressman and Republican Whip Steve Scalise, along with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. And while Breaux didn’t criticize Higgins’ term in DC directly…
“I just have looked at Holden’s background as an assistant district attorney and a rancher. He’s committed to working with everybody,” said Breaux.
Higgins was first elected to the district in 2016 and is his third term. This is Hoggatt’s first run for political office. The election is four weeks from today.
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