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Louisiana Governor Primary Election

Election Date:October 9, 2027Register by:September 14, 2027

The Louisiana Governor Primary Election on October 9, 2027, is a statewide election to select the next governor of Louisiana. As Louisiana uses a jungle primary system, all candidates run on the same ballot regardless of party, and if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two finishers.

About This Race

The Louisiana Governor Primary Election on October 9, 2027, is a statewide election to select the next governor of Louisiana. As Louisiana uses a jungle primary system, all candidates run on the same ballot regardless of party, and if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two finishers.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 9, 2027
Registration Deadline
September 14, 2027
Early Voting Starts
September 23, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 7, 2027

How to Vote

Louisiana voters can register online via the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote website, by mail, or in person at their parish registrar of voters office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport, to cast their ballot at their designated polling place.

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Republican

Jeff Landry

Governor of Louisiana

Biography

Jeff Landry is the incumbent Attorney General of Louisiana, serving since 2016. He is running for governor to continue his conservative agenda focused on crime reduction, economic development, and opposing federal overreach.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Shawn Wilson

Governor of Louisiana

Biography

Shawn Wilson is the former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards. He is running on a platform of infrastructure investment, education reform, and expanding healthcare access across the state.

Campaign Website

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