The State AG Report

Editors Lori Kalani and Bernard Nash

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Louisiana Attorney General

Current State AG
Jeff Landry (R)
Political Party
Republican
Assumed Office

2016

Current Leadership Positions
RAGA Executive Committee 2022 - 2023


Jeff Landry was elected Attorney General in 2015, and was reelected without opposition in 2019. Prior to his election, AG Landry was a business owner and attorney in private practice. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. AG Landry also served in the Louisiana Army National Guard and as a sheriff’s deputy and police officer. AG Landry has announced he will run for governor in 2023.

Jeff Landry was elected Attorney General in 2015, and was reelected without opposition in 2019. Prior to his election, AG Landry was a business owner and attorney in private practice. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. AG Landry also served in the Louisiana Army National Guard and as a sheriff’s deputy and police officer. AG Landry has announced he will run for governor in 2023.

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The AG is an elected position in Louisiana.

  • Next Election:November 7, 2023 (Open Seat)
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidates Filing Deadline
  2. Primary ("Louisiana primary" - if candidate reaches 50% in primary, wins election outright, otherwise top two face off in the general)
  3. General Election Runoff (if necessary)
Lindsey Cheek (D)
Democrat

Lindsey Cheek (D)

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Liz Murrill (R) declared winner
Liz Murrill (R)
Republican

Liz Murrill (R)

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Lindsey Cheek (D)
Democrat

Lindsey Cheek (D)

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Liz Murrill (R) declared winner
Liz Murrill (R)
Republican

Liz Murrill (R)

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Latest Louisiana Attorney General News & Insights

News

Republican AGs Pour Cold Water on New EPA Rule

A group of 11 Republican AGs and several energy industry groups filed a lawsuit against the EPA challenging the 2023 Water Quality Certification Rule, which revises the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) permitting process to allow states and tribes increased power to veto a project. In their complaint, the AGs and industry groups argue that the…

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Election News

Liz Murrill Wins Louisiana AG Runoff; Pennsylvania and Indiana Races Heat Up

Republican Liz Murrill won the runoff election for Louisiana AG, defeating Democrat Lindsey Cheek. AG-elect Murrill is the first woman to hold the state’s AG position. Pennsylvania State Representative Craig Williams and former Delaware County district attorney Katayoun “Kat” Copeland, both Republicans, announced their runs for Pennsylvania AG. They will join fellow Republican Dave Sunday…

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Podcast

Quick Guide: AG Elections: Summing Up 2023 and Eying Up 2024

The 2023 AG elections showed Republican wins across the board, contrasting with Democratic success across the country on ballot initiatives in Ohio, judicial races in Pennsylvania, legislative races in Virginia and the Kentucky governor’s race. In Episode 10, Stephen Cobb and Emily Yu parse the 2023 elections and consider the implications for 2024, when 10…

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