font-size: 1.25em; Ballot measures, Who represents me? Instead, all candidates running for a local, state, or federal office appear on the same ballot in either October (in odd-numbered years) or November (in even-numbered years), regardless of their partisan affiliations. The general election will occur on November 18, 2023. The lieutenant governor has appeared in commercials with Edwards for an anti-litter campaign, and he opposed anti-LGBTQ proposals in the legislature as the states top tourism official. } 2023 is an off-year for American electionsthere certainly is not anything as high stakes as during a midterm or presidential election year. .votebox-scroll-container { The lieutenant governor also said he would boycott New Orleans Saints games as long as the NFL permitted players to kneel in protest during the national anthem. height: 56px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { This page provides information on the 2023 elections in Louisiana, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { In a statement, Nungesser cited the work that remains in his current position as the chief factor in his decision to skip the governors race. Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry text-align: left; } Democratic incumbent Term-limited Democrat. U.S. President | for not enforcing violations of Gov. Kentucky Gov. display: table; text-align: left !important; The race already has four declared Republican candidates: Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Treasurer John Schroder, state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, and state Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville. Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. display: inline-block; Follow Louisiana Illuminator on Facebook and Twitter. width: 50%; padding-left: 10px; .race_header { width: 100% } padding-left: 10px; width: 350px; } padding-left: 10px; text-align: center; } padding:7px 8px 8px; Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj While stressing his staunch pro-life views, the treasurer called out Landry for not enforcing violations of Gov. margin-bottom: .75em; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .election_results_text { background-color: #db0000; display: block; While Landry has said he isnt concerned about other candidates getting into the race, some of his surrogates appear to be very nervous about a Graves campaign. A poll paid for by Jeff Landry shows the attorney general as the dominant choice among Republicans and Independents in the 2023 governor's race. height: 50px; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { padding-bottom: 8px; 2023 ELECTIONS (DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE LEGISLATURE) Revised 12/2022 Date of Election January 14 February 18 March 25 April 29 October 14 November 18 Type of Election Special General (EVA-Mayor, Town of Turkey Creek) . top: 0px; Jan 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm. .indicate_scroll { margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-y: hidden; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. .results_row.winner { background-color: grey; } else { U.S. Senate. background-color: green; background: #4c4c4c; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Attorney General Counties | There was a regularly scheduled election for governor in 2015. .votebox_legend { } } Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what local elections we are covering in your area. } .race_footer { vertical-align: top; color:white; .results_table_container { Louisiana Illuminator maintains editorial independence. .race_header.libertarian { } padding-top: 8px; This move was heavily criticized by other Republicans who had expressed interest in running for governor. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. } If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation. Cities | } indicateScroll(); } text-align: center; border: 1px solid #999; margin-right: 12px; } let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; .inner_percentage.Green { background-color: #6db24f; Lake Charles businessman Hunter Lundy has also said he will run as a political independent. .inner_percentage.Republican { position: relative; color:white; In surreptitious fashion, the Louisiana Republican Party gave its official endorsement to Landry in October after he announced his candidacy. var index = $(this).index() display: inline-block; U.S. Congress | The Elections Division is a highly engaged team that provides immaculate service when assisting both election administrators and the general public on voter registration and elections issues. height: 100%; Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry } display: inline-block; max-width: 600px; Schroder and Nungesser criticized the move, casting doubts on whether it reflects the view of rank-and-file GOP members. Lt. Gov. } The poll also gave 20% to. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .non_result_row div { } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } He pointed to South Carolina as a model for moving Louisiana forward. Three states in the southern United States will hold gubernatorial races this year excluding any potential special elections for vacated seats all of which could serve as previews of the 2024 presidential election. font-size: 20px; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom:16px; 28 Feb 2023 16:00:31 } margin-top: 0px; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Meanwhile, Wilson said it was a loaded question when asked Friday night by a reporter if he was running for governor. } color: #0645ad; width: 100%; font-size: 20px; padding-bottom: 8px; The primary election took place on October 24, 2015, and a runoff election occurred on November 21, 2015. In the state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities, it includes coverage of mayoral, city council, and district attorney elections. } margin-bottom: 4px; let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; } width: 50%; The Louisiana Illuminator is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization with a mission to cast light on how decisions in Baton Rouge are made and how they affect the lives of everyday Louisianians. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { No, Graves said, when asked if his new Capitol Hill job meant he wasnt running for governor. So far, Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is the only prominent Democrat who has said he is exploring a possible bid for governor. text-align: center; margin: 8px auto; padding-left: 0; } .percentage_number { .votebox { padding-bottom: 8px; Im not running against anyone. What Issues Will Dominate The 2023 Elections In Louisiana? margin-bottom: .75em; margin-top: 0px; } position: absolute; margin-top: 0px; State and local courts | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? font-weight: 200; } height: 100%; .results_table { vertical-align: middle; } font-weight: bold; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } U.S. Congress | } padding-left: 0; font-size: 20px; .indicate_scroll { } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { It will be held concurrently with elections for all statewide offices and the Louisiana State Senate.. .inner_percentage { Louisiana permits early voting. Edwards became the first Democratic Governor of Louisiana to win re-election to a second consecutive term in 44 years since Edwin Edwards (no relation) in 1975. Schroder has also moved the state away from banking deals with companies that refuse to do business with gunmakers. Its about issues. } border-radius: 50%; padding-top: 3px; [2][3], Nonetheless, most analysts expect the governorship to flip back to the Republican Party in 2023, primarily due to the dearth of Democratic candidates with Edwards' crossover appeal. Republican Sen. John Kennedy told supporters Wednesday he will forgo this year's Louisiana governor race and stay in the U.S. Senate. } He previously led the government and politics team for The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, and was editor in chief at New Orleans CityBusiness. .votebox-results-metadata-p { padding-bottom: 8px; Clearly, people were not following the law, which was set down by the governor, and the attorney general approved that, Schroder said in July. For more dates, please see the elections calendar. } [3] CNN . The two candidates with the most votes, who qualified for the November runoff election, were John Bel Edwards (D) and David Vitter (R). [3], Incumbent Attorney General Jeff Landry is running for governor.[4]. } You can bet some of these Louisiana politicians are", "LOUISIANA. font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; .votebox-results-cell--check { } max-height: 580px; } margin: 0; padding-top: 3px; Sure it's early and lots could change. .votebox-scroll-container { margin-bottom:16px; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } I dont think our drama is any different from [the Louisiana Republican Party] drama.. Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { State elections Local elections Voter information A primary will take place on October 14, 2023, in Louisiana to determine which candidates will earn the right to run in the state's gubernatorial election on November 18, 2023 . } margin: 8px auto; .votebox-scroll-container { .results_row { Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell display: inline; .votebox-results-cell--number { text-align: left !important; Ballotpedia features 395,397 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. width: 50px; Secretary of State display: inline-block; } } padding-top: 8px; font-weight: bold; } } } Fellow statewide elected Republicans. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { This race for me is not about people. vertical-align: middle; 100% remote. Statewide election dates October 14, 2023: Majority-vote system, first round November 18, 2023: Majority-vote system, second round (if needed) Offices on the ballot Below is a list of Louisiana elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023. letter-spacing: .04em; Click the dates below for additional information. .race_header { max-width: 600px; position: relative; United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 7, 2023, in the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. } U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, said in November he would not enter the field. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez, What's on my ballot? font-size: 12px; He served in the legislature from 2008 to 2017, when he won a race to finish Kennedys term after his U.S. Senate win. Landry said Louisiana has fallen behind when it comes to economic development and quality of life. } . padding-bottom: 3px; Debates and books for Louisiana: 2023-11: 2023 LA Governor's race; 2022-11: 2022 LA Senate race; 2020-11: . I want this governors race to be about issues, not about people, he said. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch John Kennedy - US Senator and fmr state treasurer. If you look at South Carolina 30 or 40 years ago, thats how Louisiana was, Landry said. }. } text-align: left !important; Apply today! over whether he will run for governor. } Theres been some speculation that Graves has already decided not to run for governor after U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced last week that Graves is going to be chair of the Elected Leadership Committee and given a spot on the House Republican Steering Committee. .votebox-results-cell--number { background-color: #f4f4f4; defer(); For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below: Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Local election coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; .race_footer { display: inline-block; position: absolute; Vallas is a Democratic candidate in the 2023 mayoral election, challenging Lightfoot. } } In 2023, state employees will have an opportunity to elect from amongst its ranks the employee member who will serve on the Civil Service Commission. .race_header.republican { Treasurer .votebox-scroll-container { The congressman did not say when he might make up his mind about running for state office. After delaying funding approval for the New Orleans project for months, the bond commission ultimately approved it in December. overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; font-size: 2em; Incumbent Agriculture commissioner Michael G. Strain is running for re-election. .inner_percentage.Republican { overflow-x: auto; font-weight: 300; text-align: center; margin: 8px auto; } Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is running for re-election. border: 1px solid #999; position: relative; } [4], The Louisiana Republican Party endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry's campaign on November 7, 2022, a year before the election. margin-bottom:16px; } overflow-y: auto; Counties | background: #4c4c4c; In 2016 as lieutenant governor, Nungesser left Gov. text-align: center; They see him as the best shot to beat the attorney general, who many fear would be difficult to work with as governor. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { display: inline; color: #888; If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation. ]. election, regardless of their partisan affiliation the government and team. ; } else { u.s. 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