Louisiana State Ballot GuideOctober 14th 2023

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State

Governor of Louisiana

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Daniel Cole

 Democratic Party

Oscar Dantzler

 Democratic Party

Shawn Wilson

 Democratic Party

Shawn Wilson has been endorsed by current Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards [1]

Endorsed by

Benjamin Barnes

 Independent

Frank Scurlock

 Independent

Hunter Lundy

 Independent

Jeffery Istre

 Independent

Keitron Gagnon

 Independent

Republican Candidates
  • Jeff Landry
  • John Schroder
  • Patrick Henry Barthel
  • Richard Nelson
  • Sharon Hewitt
  • Stephen Waguespack
  • Xan John
  • Xavier Ellis

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance

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Republican Candidates
  • Tim Temple

Louisiana Secretary of State

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Arthur Morrell

 Democratic Party

Endorsed by

Gwen Collins-Greenup

 Democratic Party

Endorsed by

Amanda Smith Jennings

 Independent

Republican Candidates
  • Brandon Trosclair
  • Clay Schexnayder
  • Mike Francis
  • Nancy Landry
  • Thomas Kennedy III

Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry

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Republican Candidates
  • Michael Strain

Louisiana State Ballot Measures

State

Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Louisiana Constitutional Right to Worship in a Church or Place of Worship Amendment (October 2023)

A "yes" vote supports providing in the state constitution that "the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection."

A "no" vote opposes providing in the state constitution that "the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection."

Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Louisiana Prohibit Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits Owning Damaged Residential Property Amendment (October 2023)

A "yes" vote supports preventing a nonprofit organization from receiving a property tax exemption if they own residential property that is in such a state of disrepair that it is dangerous to the public's health or safety, as determined by the governing authority of the municipality or parish the property is located in.

A "no" vote opposes preventing a nonprofit organization from receiving a property tax exemption if they own residential property that is in such a state of disrepair that it is dangerous to the public's health or safety, as determined by the governing authority of the municipality or parish the property is located in.

Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Louisiana Ban on Private or Foreign Funding of Election Costs Amendment (October 2023)

A "yes" vote supports prohibiting funds, goods, and services donated by a foreign government or nongovernmental (private) source for use in conducting elections.

A "no" vote opposes prohibiting funds, goods, and services donated by a foreign government or nongovernmental (private) source for use in conducting elections.

Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Louisiana State Retirement System Funding Amendment (October 2023)

A "yes" vote supports requiring a minimum of 25% of state revenue that is designated as nonrecurring  to be applied to the balance of the unfunded liability of the state retirement system.

A "no" vote opposes requiring a minimum of 25% of state revenue that is designated as nonrecurring  to be applied to the balance of the unfunded liability of the state retirement system.

End of current Louisiana state guide