2023 Louisiana elections
A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Louisiana on November 7, 2023.[1]
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Governor
Incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term due to Louisiana's term limits.[2]
Lieutenant governor
Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is running for re-election. He had previously expressed interest in running for governor, but decided against it.[3]
Attorney general
Incumbent Attorney General Jeff Landry is running for governor.[4]
Secretary of State
Incumbent Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is eligible to seek re-election.
Declared
- Mike Francis (Republican), Louisiana Public Service Commissioner and former chair of the Louisiana Republican Party[5]
- Brandon Trosclair (Republican), businessman[6]
Potential
- Kyle Ardoin (Republican), incumbent secretary of state[5]
Treasurer
Incumbent Treasurer John Schroder is retiring to run for governor.[7][8]
Declared
- John Fleming (Republican), former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (2009–2017)[9]
- Dustin Grange (Democratic), financial advisor[10]
- Scott McKnight (Republican), state representative[11]
Declined
- John Schroder (Republican), incumbent treasurer (running for governor)[12]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
Incumbent Agriculture commissioner Mike Strain is running for re-election.
Declared
- Mike Strain (Republican), incumbent commissioner[13]
Commissioner of Insurance
Incumbent Insurance commissioner Jim Donelon is retiring.[14]
Declared
Declined
- Jim Donelon (Republican), incumbent commissioner[14]
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
All eight members of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education are up for re-election.
References
- "Louisiana elections, 2023". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- "Louisiana Constitution of 1974" (PDF). Government of Louisiana. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- Karlin, Sam. "Billy Nungesser to announce he's not running for governor, will seek re-election". The Advocate. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- "Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces he is running for governor". WDSU. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- "PSC member Mike Francis to run for secretary of state against fellow Republican Ardoin".
- "Brandon Trosclair announces candidacy for Secretary of State". The Gonzales Weekly Citizen. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- Hilburn, Greg (January 19, 2022). "Who's running for Louisiana governor? John Schroder first out of gate". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- Braun, Paul (January 19, 2022). "Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder reportedly tells supporters he will run for governor in 2023". WRKF. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- Gallagher, Kevin (March 8, 2023). "Former Congressman John Fleming to run for State Treasurer". Louisiana Radio Network. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- "Dustin Granger announces for treasurer, calls for investments in clean energy".
- "State Representative Scott McKnight Announces Candidacy for Louisiana State Treasurer". www.lobservateur.com. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- "La. State Treasurer John Schroder officially joins race for governor". WAFB. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- "LOUISIANA. State Agriculture Comm Mike Strain (R) announced he will seek reelection next year to a fifth term; will not run for Governor". 15 September 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- "Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces he will not seek reelection". WDSU News. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- Thorington, Brooke (17 October 2022). "Tim Temple officially throws his name in the hat for another run at Insurance Commissioner". Louisiana Radio Network. Retrieved 26 December 2022.