2023 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 2023 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on October 14, 2023, to elect the next Lt. Governor of Louisiana. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is seeking a third consecutive term.[1]
Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates will appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of their party affiliation.
Candidates
Republican candidates
Declared
- Stuart Bishop, state representative[2]
- Elbert Guillory, former state senator (2009–2016)[3]
- John Fleming, former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (2009–2017)[4]
- Billy Nungesser, incumbent lieutenant governor[1]
Declined
- Scott McKnight, state representative[2] (running for state treasurer)[5]
- Jennifer Van Vrancken, Jefferson Parish councilor[6]
References
- ^ a b Karlin, Sam. "Billy Nungesser to announce he's not running for governor, will seek re-election". The Advocate. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Alford, Jeremy (August 25, 2021). "Picking the next lieutenant governor". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Sentell, Will (January 12, 2022). "Former state senator planning to run for lieutenant governor". The Advocate. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Spencer, Samantha. "Former US Rep. John Fleming running for LA Lieutenant Governor". Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "State Representative Scott McKnight Announces Candidacy for Louisiana State Treasurer". www.lobservateur.com. June 12, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "OFF TO THE RACES" (PDF). January 11, 2023.