BREAKING: AG Jeff Landry Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Race, Flipping the Seat from Democrat to Republican

Attorney General Jeff Landry has been elected as the Governor of Louisiana. With Governor John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the South, limited to two terms, Republicans have successfully seized the opportunity to reclaim the governor’s mansion.

Louisiana’s unique open primary system allows a candidate to win outright if they secure a majority of the primary vote, the New York Times reported.

Landry did just that, capturing an impressive 52% of the vote and avoiding a runoff election. Had the race gone to a runoff, Landry could have faced off against another Republican or the leading Democrat, Shawn Wilson, a former state transportation secretary.

Earlier today, Landry wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account, I would be humbled to have your vote today. Together, we can finally give Louisiana a government as good as its people.

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— Jeff Landry (@JeffLandry) October 14, 2023

Donald Trump Jr. also wrote earlier, “Calling all MAGA patriots in Louisiana – Get out and vote today for Jeff Landry for Governor- He’s the only pro-Trump America First conservative in the race. My father and I both endorsed him because we know that he will fight like hell for Louisiana!!!”

Calling all MAGA patriots in Louisiana – Get out and vote today for @JeffLandry for Governor- He’s the only pro-Trump America First conservative in the race.

My father and I both endorsed him because we know that he will fight like hell for Louisiana!!!

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 14, 2023

This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.