Significant victory
via ABC News
The Republican Party has achieved a significant victory in Louisiana, securing full control of all top state offices.
Unexpected win
via WWLTV
Jeff Landry’s unexpected win for governor marked a shift from Democrat to Republican leadership.
A shift in leadership
via WWLTV
Landry, a Republican supported by former President Donald Trump, signifies a shift in leadership as he replaces the current Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.
Higher government standards
via WWLTV
Landry, known for his conservative policies, secured victory without a runoff, emphasizing a united state and a call for higher government standards.
Addressing urban crime
via WWLTV
His priorities include addressing urban crime and supporting capital punishment.
Upcoming runoffs
via WWLTV
The election also saw other key races, including a closely watched attorney general contest and upcoming runoffs in various positions, shaping Louisiana’s political landscape.
Other Victories
via Jeff Landry
The GOP also won the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General positions.
The first woman
via WWLTV
Notably, Nancy Landry became the first woman to hold the Secretary of State office, while Liz Murrill became the first woman elected as Attorney General in Louisiana.
The GOP’s hold
via KLFY News 10
John Fleming’s victory for State Treasurer further solidified the GOP’s hold.
Resonated with voters
via Jeff Landry
“I am grateful to the voters of Louisiana for the trust they have placed in me … My message of competent, conservative experience resonated with voters across our state,” Landry stated. “I look forward to getting to work right away to make Louisiana No. 1 in election integrity.”
The people of Louisiana
via KLFY News 10
“We have I think the recipe that will be well-positioned to, with the support of the people of Louisiana, finally solve many of the problems that we’ve had in Louisiana for many, many decades,” Fleming said.
A broader trend
via Jeff Landry
This outcome gives the GOP complete leadership starting in January and indicates a broader trend of Republican growth in the South and near West.
His victory speech
via Jeff Landry
“Today’s election says that our state is united,” Landry said during his victory speech. “It’s a wake up call and it’s a message that everyone should hear loud and clear, that we the people in this state are going to expect more out of our government from here on out.”
Louisiana spoke
via Republican Governors Association
Shawn Wilson, the former head of Louisiana’s Transportation and Development Department, said, “The citizens of Louisiana spoke, or didn’t speak, and made a decision.”
