Jeffrey M. Landry

Governor of Louisiana · District 3

Jeff Landry’s love for our state, and his passion for helping others is defined by his Louisiana roots.

Portrait of Jeffrey M. Landry
Role Governor

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 3

The district this member is elected from.

Service since January 8, 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Jeff Landry’s love for our state, and his passion for helping others is defined by his Louisiana roots. Jeff grew up in the small town of St. Martinville where his mother was a schoolteacher and his parents took him to church every day. Later, Jeff learned the value of hard work in the sugar cane fields and then proudly joined the National Guard, serving in Operation Desert Storm. After returning home, Jeff worked as a police officer and sheriff’s deputy, and later started a successful business and went to law school.1

As a public servant, both as a U.S. Congressman and the Attorney General of Louisiana, Jeff Landry has shown strength and courage fighting for common sense values and bringing people together to deliver solutions.

On October 14, 2023 Jeff Landry was elected to become the 57th Governor of Louisiana in a historic primary victory. On January 8th, 2024, he assumed office.

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References

  1. Jeffrey M. Landry. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. gov.louisiana.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.