A general election was held in the U.S. state of

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on October 12, 2019 with a runoff on November 16, 2019 for races in which no candidate was able to secure an absolute majority. Louisiana is the only state that has a jungle primary system (

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and

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have a similar

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system).

Governor

Incumbent Democratic

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John Bel Edwards John Bel Edwards (born September 16, 1966) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 56th governor of Louisiana since 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Democratic leader of the Louisiana House of ...

was re-elected for a second term in office.

Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent Republican

Lieutenant Governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...

Billy Nungesser William Harold Nungesser (born January 10, 1959) is an American politician serving as the 54th lieutenant governor of Louisiana. A Republican, Nungesser is also the former president of the Plaquemines Parish Commission, having been re-elected to ...

was re-elected for a second term in office.

Attorney General

Incumbent Republican

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Jeff Landry Jeffrey Martin Landry (born December 23, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the Attorney General of Louisiana. He defeated Republican incumbent Buddy Caldwell in a runoff election held on November 21, 2015, and took office on J ...

was re-elected for a second term in office.

Secretary of State

Candidates

Republican Party

Kyle Ardoin Robert Kyle Ardoin (born July 31, 1967) is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he has served as Secretary of State of Louisiana since May 9, 2018. Ardoin took the post when former Secretary of State Tom Schedler res ...

, incumbent

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*Thomas Kennedy III, candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State in 2018 *Amanda Smith, paralegal

Democratic Party

*Gwen Collins-Greenup, candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State in 2018

General election

Results

Runoff

Polling

Results

State Treasurer

Candidates

Republican Party

John Schroder John Michael Schroder Sr. (born February 23, 1961) is an American businessman from Covington, Louisiana who currently serves as state treasurer. He was formerly a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 77 in St ...

, incumbent

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Democratic Party

*Derrick Edwards, attorney and candidate for Louisiana State Treasurer in

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Independents

*Teresa Kenny, entrepreneur

General election

Results

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry

Candidates

Republican Party

* Michael Strain, incumbent Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner *Bradley Zaunbrecher, cattle farmer

Democratic Party

*Marguerite Green, executive director o
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*Peter Williams, tree farmer

General election

Results

Commissioner of Insurance

Candidates

Republican Party

Jim Donelon Jim Donelon is an American politician. He is the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, a role he has served in since 2006. He previously served as member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1981 to 2001. Early life and education Donelon g ...

, incumbent

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*Tim Temple, businessman

Polling

General election

Results

Louisiana State Legislature

Republicans gained a 2/3 majority in the State Senate, but in the State House, Democratic challenger

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flipped HD 105 and independent

Roy Daryl Adams Roy Daryl Adams is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 62nd district. He was elected in a special election on March 30, 2019, and assumed office soon after. Education ...

retained his seat in HD 62, blocking the Republicans from gaining a supermajority and allowing

to veto bills passed by the Legislature.

Notes

References

External links

;Official campaign websites for Secretary of State
Kyle Ardoin (R) for Secretary of State

Gwen Collins-Greenup (D) for Secretary of State

Thomas Kennedy III (R) for Secretary of State

Amanda Smith (R) for Secretary of State
;Official campaign websites for Treasurer
Derrick Edwards (D) for Treasurer

Teresa Kenny (I) for Treasurer

John Schroder (R) for Treasurer
;Official campaign websites for Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
Marguerite Green (D) for Ag Commissioner

Charlie Greer (D) for Ag Commissioner

Mike Strain (R) for Ag Commissioner

Peter Williams (D) for Ag Commissioner
;Official campaign websites for Commissioner of Insurance
Jim Donelon (R) for Insurance Commissioner

Tim Temple (R) for Insurance Commissioner
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