Jeff Landry
Governor of Louisiana since 2024. Next on the ballot in 2027.
Governor of LouisianaBorn 1970
- In office
- 2 yrs
- Since 2024
- Last margin
- +25.6
- Won 2023
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Governing with the legislature
Party control of each branch at the start of each year, with seats held. Divided government in 2 of 5 years. The Governor changes to Democratic control in 2015. The Governor changes to Republican control in 2023.
| Branch | 2011 | 2015 | 2019 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | R | D | D | R | R |
| State Senate | R 24–15 | R 25–14 | R 27–12 | R 28–10 | R 28–10 |
| House of Representatives | R 58–45 | R 61–42 | R 68–35 | R 72–32 | R 71–32 |
Source: 99chambers state government history (Klarner, MEDSL, results archive)
Bills signed and vetoed
Each session’s bills that reached Landry’s desk.
- 2025 Regular Session516 · 12 vetoed
- 2025 First Extraordinary Session2 · 0 vetoed
- 2026 Regular Session972 · 6 vetoed
- Signed
- Vetoed in full
- Partial (line-item) vetoes count as signed.
Notable vetoes
- HB 950 · CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for consumer protection for the elderly (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) · vetoed Jun 2026
- HB 1194 · AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) · vetoed Jun 2026
- SB 283 · SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) · vetoed Jun 2026
- HB 688 · FISHING: Adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish · vetoed Jun 2026
- SB 384 · TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) · vetoed Jun 2026
Source: Open States bills and actionsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
In office
- Term
- 1st term as governor of Louisiana
- Term limit
- Two consecutive terms
- Next election
- November 2, 2027
Career
Offices held, and every time Landry was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Statewide races are measured against the state’s presidential vote in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Governor of Louisiana | Won | R+25.6 |
| 2012 | U.S. House, LA-3 (runoff) | Lost | −21.8 |
| 2012 | U.S. House, LA-3 | Lost | D+14.6 |
| 2010 | U.S. House, LA-3 | Won | R+27.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Landry
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide L000574
- FEC H0LA03141
- Wikidata Q1686330
- Ballotpedia Jeff Landry
- Vote Smart 93509
- GovTrack 412433
- OpenSecrets N00031503
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET