2019 Louisiana elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Louisiana 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.
Governor
Incumbent Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards was re-elected for a second term in office.Lieutenant governor
Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Billy Nungesser was re-elected for a second term in office.Attorney general
Incumbent Republican attorney general Jeff Landry was re-elected for a second term in office.Secretary of State
Candidates
Republican Party
- Kyle Ardoin, incumbent Louisiana Secretary of State
- 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
State Treasurer
Candidates
Republican Party
- John Schroder, incumbent Louisiana State Treasurer
Democratic Party
- Derrick Edwards, attorney and candidate for Louisiana State Treasurer in 2017
Independents
- Teresa Kenny, entrepreneur
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 of
- Charlie Greer, former forestry enforcement agent and candidate for Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry in 2015
- Peter Williams, tree farmer
Commissioner of Insurance
Candidates
Republican Party
- Jim Donelon, incumbent Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
- Tim Temple, businessman