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Jeff Landry
NameJeff Landry
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2024
Order57th
OfficeGovernor of Louisiana
Term startJanuary 8, 2024
LieutenantBilly Nungesser
PredecessorJohn Bel Edwards
Office151st Attorney General of Louisiana
Term start1January 11, 2016
Term end1January 8, 2024
Governor1John Bel Edwards
Predecessor1Buddy Caldwell
Successor1Liz Murrill
State2Louisiana
District23rd
Term start2January 3, 2011
Term end2January 3, 2013
Predecessor2Charlie Melancon
Successor2Charles Boustany
PartyRepublican
SpouseSharon Landry
Alma materUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette (BS), Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (JD)
BranchLouisiana Army National Guard, United States Army Reserve
Serviceyears1987–1999
RankSergeant
BattlesGulf War

Jeff Landry is an American politician and attorney serving as the 57th Governor of Louisiana since January 2024. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 51st Attorney General of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024 and represented Louisiana's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. His political career has been defined by staunch conservative positions on issues such as law enforcement, environmental regulation, and social policy.

Early life and education

Jeff Landry was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana, and was raised in the nearby community of St. Martin Parish. He graduated from Breaux Bridge High School before enlisting in the Louisiana Army National Guard, where he served as a Sergeant and saw active duty during the Gulf War. Following his military service, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental and sustainable resources from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He subsequently obtained a Juris Doctor from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, preparing for a career in law and public service.

After being admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association, Landry practiced law in Lafayette, Louisiana, and also worked in the oil and gas industry as an environmental safety manager. He co-founded a small law firm and later served as a legal counsel and executive for several energy service companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico. His professional background in both the legal field and the petroleum industry significantly informed his later political advocacy for deregulation and economic development in Louisiana.

Political career

Landry's political career began with his election to the United States House of Representatives in 2010, representing a district that included areas like Lafayette and Lake Charles. During his single term in the 112th United States Congress, he served on the House Small Business Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, aligning with the Tea Party movement. After losing a 2012 primary due to redistricting, he was elected Attorney General of Louisiana in 2015, defeating incumbent Buddy Caldwell. As attorney general, he frequently engaged in legal battles with the administration of Governor John Bel Edwards, joined multi-state lawsuits against the Biden administration, and established a prominent national profile as a conservative litigator.

Governor of Louisiana

Jeff Landry was elected Governor of Louisiana in the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial election, winning without a runoff. He succeeded Democrat John Bel Edwards and was inaugurated in January 2024 alongside Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. His early tenure has focused on calling a special legislative session addressing crime in Louisiana, proposing reforms to the Louisiana Constitution, and shifting state policies on environmental protection and education. His administration has signaled a sharp conservative turn from the previous governor's policies.

Political positions

Landry is a staunch conservative whose positions often align with the national Republican Party. He is a strong supporter of law enforcement and has advocated for expanded capital punishment methods. He is a vocal opponent of many environmental regulations, particularly those from the Environmental Protection Agency, and has sued the Biden administration over climate change policy. On social issues, he has supported legislation restricting abortion and LGBT rights, including signing a law banning gender-affirming care for minors. He has also been a prominent critic of COVID-19 pandemic mandates and vaccine requirements.

Personal life

Jeff Landry is married to Sharon Landry, and the couple has one son. He is a Roman Catholic and resides in the Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge. An avid outdoorsman, he is known for his interest in hunting and fishing in the Louisiana wetlands. He maintains close ties to his hometown region of Acadiana and his military service continues to be a noted part of his public biography.

Category:Governors of Louisiana Category:Louisiana Republicans Category:Attorneys General of Louisiana