Trump makes election push for Jeff Landry in Louisiana governor's race

Louisiana, a traditionally deep red state, currently has a Democratic governor in the form of John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited.

By Ben Whedon

Published: October 13, 2023 5:30pm

Former President Donald Trump on Friday urged Republican voters to rally behind Louisiana GOP Attorney General Jeff Landry to become the state's next governor.

On Saturday, voters of all stripes in the Pelican State will head to the polls to vote in a jungle primary. Fifteen candidates are running for the job, according to Ballotpedia. The top two vote recipients, regardless of their party, will move on to the general election. Such a runoff could be avoided, however, should any candidate receive more than 50% of the vote.

"Louisiana there is a big election on Saturday ... and I need you to get out and vote for my friend Jeff Landry," Trump stated in a video posted to Truth Social. "Jeff has done a fantastic job as your attorney general."

"As your governor, Jeff will grow the economy, uphold the rule of law, unleash American energy, and protect and defend the Second Amendment like nobody else," Trump said. "He has my complete and total endorsement."

Louisiana, a traditionally deep red state, currently has a Democratic governor in the form of John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited. The main Democratic contender in the race is former state Secretary of Transportation Shawn Wilson.

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