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The 2023 Louisiana Attorney General election was held on November 18, 2023, to elect the next attorney general of Louisiana, with the first round occurring on October 14. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry retired to successfully run for governor , leading to an open race. [ 1 ]
Elizabeth Murrill (née Baker; born 1963/1964) [1] is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, she has served as the 46th attorney general of Louisiana since January 2024. Prior to this, she served as solicitor general of Louisiana from 2015 to 2024. [2]
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Louisiana on October 14, 2023, with second rounds held on November 18 where needed. [1] Louisiana uses a two round system, where all candidates from all parties share the same ballot in the first round, and if no candidate wins an absolute majority, a runoff between the top two is held.
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Louisiana on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. [1] Both U.S. senators representing the state were up for election, as well as six U.S. Representatives. [2] A mayoral election was also held on the same day for the city Shreveport, with a runoff on December 10. [3]
The office of attorney general of Louisiana (French: Procureur général de la Louisiane) has existed since the colonial period. Under Article IV, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the attorney general is elected statewide for a four-year term and is the chief legal officer of the state. Additionally, "the attorney general shall have ...
Baker is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area , and had a population of 12,455 at the 2020 census , [ 3 ] down from 13,895 at the 2010 U.S. census .
In anticipation of this election, party qualifying occurred before Baker's resignation. [1] The timeline mirrored that of the 2008 special election for the 1st congressional district. [1] The two elections were the first Louisiana congressional elections not based on Louisiana's jungle primary system since the 1970s.
Elected to finish Baker's term. Lost re-election. Bill Cassidy (Baton Rouge) Republican: January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2015 111th 112th 113th: Elected in 2008. Re-elected in 2010. Re-elected in 2012. Retired to run for U.S. Senator. 2013–2023: Garret Graves (Baton Rouge) Republican: January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2025 114th 115th 116th 117th ...