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 lieutenant 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
- Elbert Guillory, former state senator (2009–2016)[2]
- Billy Nungesser, incumbent lieutenant governor[1]
- Tami Hotard, journalist[3]
Withdrew
- Stuart Bishop, state representative[4][5]
Declined
- John Fleming, former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (2009–2017)[6] (running for state treasurer)[7]
- Scott McKnight, state representative[4] (running for state treasurer)[8]
- Jennifer Van Vrancken, Jefferson Parish councilor[9]
Democratic candidates
Declared
- Willie Jones, activist and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2019[10]
Independent candidates
Declared
Withdrew
- Chester Pritchett[3]
Jungle primary
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Guillory (R) |
Nungesser (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Intelligence (R)[A] | Before April 18, 2023 | ? | ? | 9% | 42% | 7% | 42% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elbert Guillory | ||||
| Republican | Billy Nungesser | ||||
| Democratic | Willie Jones | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- ^ Poll conducted for Nungesser's campaign
References
- ^ a b Karlin, Sam (January 9, 2023). "Billy Nungesser to announce he's not running for governor, will seek re-election". The Advocate. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Former Louisiana state senator launches campaign for lieutenant governor". WDSU. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Louisiana Secretary of State". August 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Alford, Jeremy (August 25, 2021). "Picking the next lieutenant governor". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Louisiana House Rep. Stuart Bishop enters into alcohol treatment facility".
- ^ O'Donoghue, Julie (February 8, 2023). "Former Louisiana Congressman John Fleming likely to enter treasurer's race". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Shawn Wilson Announces Candidacy For LA Governor".
- ^ "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.
- ^ Robinson, Ian (August 8, 2023). "See who's running in the fall 2023 primary elections in Northeast Louisiana". Retrieved August 22, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites