Jeff Landry
American politician (born 1970)
Jeffrey Martin Landry (born December 23, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician who is the 57th Governor of Louisiana since 2024. He became the Attorney General of Louisiana on January 11, 2016. Landry is a former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district and a member of the Republican Party.
Jeff Landry | |
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| 57th Governor of Louisiana | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Lieutenant | Billy Nungesser |
| Preceded by | John Bel Edwards |
| 45th Attorney General of Louisiana | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | John Bel Edwards |
| Preceded by | Buddy Caldwell |
| Succeeded by | Liz Murrill |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Charlie Melançon |
| Succeeded by | Charles Boustany (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey Martin Landry December 23, 1970 St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon LeBlanc |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Louisiana, Lafayette (BS) Loyola University New Orleans (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–1998 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Louisiana National Guard |
| Awards | Army Achievement Medal Army Commendation Medal Louisiana War Cross |
In October 2022, Landry announced his candidacy for Governor of Louisiana.[1] He was elected governor in October 2023, after winning 51% of the vote.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces he is running for governor". WDSU News. October 5, 2022.
- ↑ Montellaro, Zach (2023-10-14). "Landry wins Louisiana governor's race, flipping state red". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
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