October 2023
In the October 14th Primary Election, with a modest statewide turnout of 35.8%, AG Jeff Landry secured his position as the next Governor of Louisiana. With an impressive 52% of the vote, he emerged victorious among a field of 14 other candidates. Most anticipated a runoff that Landry would easily have won against Democrat Shawn Wilson, but now Governor-elect Landry can focus the next 30 days on his transition ahead of the January 8th Inauguration.
Shortly after 8 p.m., as election returns began to come in, it was apparent that Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser, secured his re-election with a commanding 66% of the vote. However, the races for Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Treasurer are set to proceed to runoffs on November 18th.
Here’s a breakdown of the runoff candidates for these crucial positions:
**Secretary of State:** Republican Nancy Landry (19%) faces Democrat “Gwen” Collins-Greenup 19% (knocking out Speaker Schexnayder (15%) and PSC Mike Francis (18%)).
**Attorney General:** Republican Liz Murrill, who led with 45%, will go head-to-head with Democrat Lindsey Cheek (23%) in the runoff, with Rep. Stefanski not making the cut and finishing 3rd with 17%.
**Treasurer:** Republican John Fleming, who received 44% of the vote, now faces Democrat Dustin Granger (32%) in the runoff, with Scott McKnight finishing 3rd with 24% of the vote.
Incumbents in the Louisiana Legislature had a mostly successful night, with only Senator Robert Mills from Shreveport and state Rep. Johnathan Goudeau from Lafayette losing their re-election bids. Six House incumbents are headed for runoffs on November 18th.
Eight Senate incumbents won re-election, and eight House members successfully “moved up” and will be sworn in as “Senator” on Jan 8th, 2024 including Rep: Bob Owens, Rick Edmonds, Valarie Hodges, Greg Miller, Blaek Miguez, Alan Seabaugh, Thomas Pressly, Bill Wheat. Jean-Paul Cosson was Elected without opposition already and a 10th House member is guaranteed to transfer to the Senate in the Jenkins v. Glover matchup.
In the Senate, only two races will be in a runoff, both being same-party contests, resulting in a Senate partisan makeup of 28 Republicans and 11 Democrats (a supermajority).
-SD 21: Robert Allain 44% v. “Bo” LaGrange 31% in Brett Allain’s St Mary-based Senate seat
-SD 39: “Sam” Jenkins 34% v. Cedric Glover 26% for Tarver’s seat in Shreveport
In the House, numerous races will go to a runoff on November 18th:
– HD 4: Joy Walters vs. Jasime Green (Democrats) (Shreveport)
– HD 18: INCUMBENT Jeremy Lacombe vs. Tammi Fabre (Republicans) (West BR)
– HD 21: INCUMBENT C. Travis Johnson vs. Jamie Davis Jr (Democrats) (rural black)
– HD 23: Tammy Savoie vs. Shaun Mena (Democrats) (NOLA)
– HD 53: Jessica Domangue vs. Dirk Guidry (Republicans) (Terrebonne)
– HD 57: Sylvia Taylor vs. “Russ” Wise (Independent) (River Parishs)
– HD 63: INCUMBENT Barbara Carpenter vs. Chauna Banks (Democrats) (North BR)
– HD 64: Kellee Dickerson vs. Kellie Alford (Republicans) (Livingston)
– HD 65: Brandon Ivey vs. Lauren Ventrella (Republicans) (Central)
– HD 66: Emiley Chevert vs. Richie Edmonds (Republicans) (EBR)
– HD 68: Republican Dixon McMakin vs. Democrat Belinda Davis (R vs. D) (EBR)
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– HD 70: INCUMBENT Republican Barbara Freiberg vs. Democrat “Steve” Myers (R vs. D) (EBR)
– HD 74: Peter Egan vs. Buffie Singletary (Republicans) (Northshore)
– HD 75: Republican John Wyble vs. Democrat Kelvin May (R vs. D) (Northshore)
– HD 89: Kim Carver vs. Josh Allison (Republicans) (Northshore)
– HD 90: INCUMBENT Mary DuBuisson vs. Brian Glorioso (Republicans) (Northshore)
– HD 103: Mike Baham vs. “Richie” Lewis (Republicans) (St. Bernard)
– HD 105: Jacob Braud (GOP) vs. INCUMBENT Democrat Mack Cormier (R vs. D) (Plaquemines)
These election results reflect the shifting political landscape in Louisiana. As the runoffs approach, we encourage you to stay informed and engaged in the democratic process.
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