BREAKING: AG Jeff Landry Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Race, Flipping the Seat from Democrat to Republican
Attorney General Jeff Landry has been elected as the Governor of Louisiana. With Governor John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the South, limited to two terms, Republicans have successfully seized the opportunity to reclaim the governor’s mansion.
Louisiana’s unique open primary system allows a candidate to win outright if they secure a majority of the primary vote, the New York Times reported.
Landry did just that, capturing an impressive 52% of the vote and avoiding a runoff election. Had the race gone to a runoff, Landry could have faced off against another Republican or the leading Democrat, Shawn Wilson, a former state transportation secretary.
Screenshot: NY Times
Earlier today, Landry wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account,
