who all is running for attorney general in louisiana 2015 race

by Dr. Colt Barrows 6 min read

Results
PartyCandidate%
RepublicanJeff Landry32.7
DemocraticGeri Broussard Baloney17.6
DemocraticIsaac Jackson10.8
RepublicanMarty Maley3.6
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Where is Ag Jeff Landry from?

Jeff LandryBornJeffrey Martin Landry December 23, 1970 St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S.Political partyRepublicanSpouse(s)Sharon LeBlancChildren122 more rows

Does Louisiana have an attorney general?

The attorney general shall exercise other powers and perform other duties authorized by this constitution or by law." The current attorney general, Jeff Landry has been in office since 2016.

What party is Jeff Landry?

Republican PartyJeff Landry / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia

What is the role of the attorney general of Louisiana?

As necessary for the assertion or protection of any right or interest of the state, the attorney general shall have authority (1) to institute, prosecute, or intervene in any civil action or proceeding; (2) upon the written request of a district attorney, to advise and assist in the prosecution of any criminal case; ...

Who is the assistant attorney general of Louisiana?

Lauryn Sudduth - Assistant Attorney General - Louisiana Department of Justice | LinkedIn.

How many DA are in Louisiana?

There are forty-two (42) elected District Attorneys in Louisiana, one per judicial district and Orleans Parish. Judicial Districts vary from one to three parishes. h. Assistant District Attorneys who receive State warrants earn an annual salary of $45,000 from the State which may be supplemented from other sources.

Who is La secretary of state?

Secretary of State of LouisianaIncumbent Kyle Ardoin since 2018Louisiana Department of StateTypeSecretary of StateConstituting instrumentArticle 4, Section 7 of the Louisiana Constitution3 more rows

What parish is St Landry in?

Saint Landry is an unincorporated community in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States....Saint Landry, LouisianaCoordinates: 30°50′40″N 92°15′28″WCoordinates: 30°50′40″N 92°15′28″WCountryUnited StatesStateLouisianaParishEvangeline8 more rows

Who is Maine's attorney general?

Aaron Frey (Democratic Party)Maine / Attorney generalAaron M. Frey is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 58th Attorney General of Maine since 2019. He formerly served as a Democratic representative in the Maine House of Representatives. Wikipedia

Who is the governor of Louisiana?

John Bel Edwards (Democratic Party)Louisiana / GovernorJohn Bel Edwards is an American politician and attorney serving as the 56th governor of Louisiana. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Democratic leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives for two terms. Edwards was first elected to the Louisiana House in 2007. Wikipedia

Who is the current treasurer of Louisiana?

The Louisiana State Treasurer is John Schroder, a Republican....Louisiana State Treasurer.State Treasurer of LouisianaIncumbent John Schroder since November 18, 2017StyleThe HonorableTerm lengthFour years, no term limitsFormationConstitution of Louisiana, Article IV, Section 91 more row

Who is the commissioner of agriculture in Louisiana?

The Department is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. The current Commissioner is Dr. Michael G. Strain, a Republican veterinarian first elected in 2007.

Who was the governor of Louisiana in 2015?

Main article: 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election. Incumbent Republican Governor Bobby Jindal was term-limited and unable to run for re-election to a third term in office.

Who ran against Buddy Caldwell?

Incumbent Republican Attorney General Buddy Caldwell ran for re-election to a third term in office, but was defeated by Jeff Landry .

When was the Louisiana election?

t. e. A general election was held in the U.S. state of Louisiana on October 24, 2015. All of Louisiana's executive officers, and both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature were up for election.

How many seats are there in the Louisiana House of Representatives?

All 105 seats in the Louisiana House of Representatives were up for election. The Republican party currently holds 58 seats and the Democratic party 44 seats. 2 seats are held by independents and the remaining seat is vacant. 14 of the current representatives are term-limited and could not run for re-election.

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

Election history

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. 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.

Who is running for attorney general in 2023?

Republican Acadiana state Rep. John Stefanski has already said he will likely run for attorney general in 2023. State House Republicans Blake Miguez of Erath and Alan Seabaugh of Shreveport are also potential candidates for attorney general if Landry doesn't seek reelection, though they haven't committed. Fourth District Attorney Steve Tew, whose ...

Is Belton affiliated with a political party?

Belton, who isn't affiliated with a political party, made the announcement Monday at the Louisiana District Attorneys Association mid-year meeting in Gulf Shores, Ala., and confirmed his intentions with USA Today Network. The 3rd Judicial District includes Lincoln and Union parishes.

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Candidates

  • The Louisiana filing deadline passed on September 10, 2015, and candidate lists have been updated to reflect the official filing lists.
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Key Deadlines

  • Voter registration
    For full information about voting in Louisiana, contact the state election agency. Voters in Louisiana can register to vote by filling out an online application. The online form can be submitted electronically if the applicant uses a driver's license as the required form of identificat…
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Noteworthy Events

  • Endorsements
    Landry was endorsed by the Republican Party of Louisiana. The endorsement was notable because the party chose to support Landry over Republican incumbent Buddy Caldwell. Baloney, who has come below Democratic opponent Jackson in some polls and has been excluded from …
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Polls

  • Run-off election candidates match-up: Buddy Caldwell (R) vs. Jeff Landry (D) Primary election candidates match-up Hypothetical match-ups
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Campaign Finance

  • Third quarter report (2015) Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $155,246.87 and spent a total of $156,177.14during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015. Second quarter report (2015) …
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Past Elections

  • 2011
    Caldwell won re-election without opposition in 2011. He switched party affiliation from Democratic to Republican on February 3, 2011, citing his comfort with the conservative policies of the Republican Party.
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Duties

  • The official website of the Louisiana attorney general gives its mission as "to protect the ... State of Louisiana by providing superior legal representation, and interpretation, professional and effective law enforcement, and public education programs." As chief legal officer of the state, the attorney general is also responsible for providing official legal opinions to state agencies, officer…
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Recent News

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