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
57th Governor of Louisiana
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
LieutenantBilly Nungesser
Preceded byJohn Bel Edwards
45th Attorney General of Louisiana
In office
January 11, 2016 – January 8, 2024
GovernorJohn Bel Edwards
Preceded byBuddy Caldwell
Succeeded byLiz Murrill
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byCharlie Melançon
Succeeded byCharles Boustany (redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey Martin Landry

(1970-12-23) December 23, 1970 (age 53)
St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sharon LeBlanc
Children1
EducationUniversity of Louisiana, Lafayette (BS)
Loyola University New Orleans (JD)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1987–1998
RankSergeant
UnitLouisiana National Guard
AwardsArmy 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

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  1. "Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces he is running for governor". WDSU News. October 5, 2022.
  2. Montellaro, Zach (2023-10-14). "Landry wins Louisiana governor's race, flipping state red". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-10-15.