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Six Republicans and one Democrat won Louisiana executive offices in November 2015.

Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

HIGHLIGHTS

* John Bel Edwards was elected governor, ending Republican trifecta control of state government.

* Jeff Landry defeated incumbent and fellow Republican Buddy Lambert in the attorney general election.

## Introduction[edit]

All seven executive offices were up for election in 2015, and all seven had previously been held by Republicans. Republicans retained control of six offices after the election but lost the governorship to the Democratic candidate.

Louisiana House Minority Leader John Bel Edwards (D) defeated U.S. Senator David Vitter (R) in the gubernatorial race. Edwards' election brought about the end of Republican trifecta control of the Louisiana state government. Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the Deep South and the first Democrat to be elected to statewide office in Louisiana since 2008.

In Louisiana, rules to participate in primaries vary by the office up for election. For congress, justice of the  supreme court, the  State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the  Public Service Commission, the state uses a  semi-closed primary. In these primaries, only unaffiliated voters and voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary. For all other statewide offices—including state senator and representative—Louisiana uses the majority-vote system. In this system, if a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for an office, they win the election outright. If, however, no candidate reaches that threshold, a second round of voting is held between the top two vote-getters. Any registered voter can participate in both the first-round and second-round elections.[1][2]

In November 2015 only three races required a general election, including the attorney general race, in which Republican Jeff Landry defeated incumbent and fellow Republican A.G. Buddy Caldwell.

## Candidates and election results[edit]

# Candidates by office[edit]

Office | Incumbent | Assumed Office | Incumbent running? | General Election Candidates | 2015 Winner | Partisan Switch?

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Governor | Bobby Jindal
| 2008 | Term limited |  John Edwards
David Vitter[3]
| John Edwards[4] | Yes
Lieutenant Governor | Jay Dardenne
| 2010 | No[5] | Kip Holden
Billy Nungesser[6]
| Billy Nungesser[4] | No
Secretary of State | Tom Schedler
| 2010 | Yes[7] | No general election necessary[7] | Tom Schedler[7] | No
Attorney General | Buddy Caldwell
| 2007 | Yes[8] | Buddy Caldwell
Jeff Landry[8] | Jeff Landry[4] | No
State Treasurer | John Neely Kennedy
| 2000 | Yes [9] | No general election necessary[10] | John Neely Kennedy[10] | No
Commissioner of Agriculture | Michael Strain
| 2008 | Yes[11] | No general election necessary[12] | Michael Strain[12] | No
Commissioner of Insurance | James Donelon
| 2006 | Yes[13] | No general election necessary[13] | James Donelon[13] | No

# Primary results[edit]

The primary election for Louisiana was held on October 24, 2015. In Louisiana, rules to participate in primaries vary by the office up for election. For congress, justice of the  supreme court, the  State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the  Public Service Commission, the state uses a  semi-closed primary. In these primaries, only unaffiliated voters and voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary. For all other statewide offices—including state senator and representative—Louisiana uses the majority-vote system. In this system, if a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for an office, they win the election outright. If, however, no candidate reaches that threshold, a second round of voting is held between the top two vote-getters. Any registered voter can participate in both the first-round and second-round elections.[1][2]

Results for contested primaries were as follows:

### Governor[edit]

No candidate received an outright majority in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. The two candidates with the most votes, who qualified for the November general election, were John Bel Edwards (D) and David Vitter (R).[14]

Governor of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | John Bel Edwards | 39.9% | 444,061
| Republican  | David Vitter | 23% | 256,105
| Republican  |  Scott Angelle | 19.3% | 214,907
| Republican  |  Jay Dardenne | 15% | 166,553
| Democratic  |  Cary Deaton | 1.1% | 11,750
| Democratic  |  S L Simpson | 0.7% | 7,411
| Independent  |  Beryl Billiot | 0.5% | 5,690
| Independent  |  Jeremy "JW" Odom | 0.4% | 4,755
| Independent  |  Eric Paul Orgeron | 0.2% | 2,244
Total Votes | 1,113,476
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Lieutenant governor[edit]

No candidate received an outright majority in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. The two candidates with the most votes, who qualified for the November 21 general election, were Kip Holden (D) and Billy Nungesser (R).[15]

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Kip Holden | 33.3% | 360,679
| Republican  | Billy Nungesser | 30% | 324,654
| Republican  |  John Young | 28.9% | 313,183
| Republican  |  Elbert Guillory | 7.9% | 85,460
Total Votes | 1,083,976
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Secretary of state[edit]

There were only two candidates on the ballot in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. Incumbent Secretary of State Tom Schedler won a majority of votes, eliminating the need for a general election contest in November.[16]

Secretary of State of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Tom Schedler | 62.2% | 649,153
| Democrat  |  Chris Tyson | 37.8% | 394,153
Total Votes | 1,043,306
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Attorney general[edit]

No candidate received an outright majority in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. The two candidates with the most votes, who qualified for the November 21 general election, were incumbent Buddy Caldwell (R) and Jeff Landry (R).[17]

Attorney General of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Buddy Caldwell | 35.4% | 376,187
| Republican  | Jeff Landry | 32.7% | 347,441
| Democratic  |  Geraldine "Geri" Broussard Baloney | 17.6% | 187,332
| Democratic  |  Ike Jackson | 10.8% | 115,037
| Republican  |  Marty Maley | 3.6% | 37,787
Total Votes | 1,063,784
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Treasurer[edit]

There were only two candidates on the ballot in the blanket primary election on October 24, 2015. Incumbent Treasurer John Neely Kennedy won a majority of votes, eliminating the need for a general election contest in November.[18]

Treasurer of Louisiana, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | John Neely Kennedy | 80.1% | 787,128
| Republican  |  Jennifer Treadway | 19.9% | 195,595
Total Votes | 982,723
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Commissioner of agriculture[edit]

Despite there being four candidates on the primary ballot, incumbent Commissioner Michael Strain won a majority of votes, eliminating the need for a general election contest in November.[19]

Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Michael Strain | 58.2% | 603,557
| Democratic  |  Charles Greer | 30.1% | 312,335
| Republican  |  Jamie LaBranche | 8.2% | 85,363
| Green  |  Adrian Juttner | 3.5% | 36,180
Total Votes | 1,037,435
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

### Commissioner of insurance[edit]

Despite there being four candidates on the primary ballot, incumbent Commissioner James Donelon won a majority of votes, eliminating the need for a general election contest in November.[20]

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance, Blanket Primary, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | James Donelon | 53.5% | 561,382
| Democratic  |  Charlotte C. McDaniel McGehee | 19% | 199,371
| Republican  |  Matt Parker | 14.1% | 147,481
| Democratic  |  Donald Hodge | 13.4% | 140,491
Total Votes | 1,048,725
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

# General election results[edit]

The general election for Louisiana governor between David Vitter (R) and John Bel Edwards (D) was held on November 21, 2015. Edwards defeated his Republican opponent.

Governor of Louisiana, Run-off election, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | John Bel Edwards | 56.1% | 646,860
| Republican  |  David Vitter | 43.9% | 505,929
Total Votes | 1,152,789
Election Results via the Louisiana Secretary of State.

A general election also took place for lieutenant governor on November 21. Incumbent Jay Dardenne (R) decided to run for governor of Louisiana instead of seeking re-election. Republican Billy Nungesser defeated his Democratic opponent, Kip Holden. In the same cycle, John Edwards (D) won the 2015 gubernatorial election.[21]

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, Run-off election, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Kip Holden | 44.6% | 506,578
| Republican  | Billy Nungesser | 55.4% | 628,864
Total Votes | 1,135,442
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

In addition, two Republicans faced off for the attorney general seat on November 21. Incumbent Buddy Caldwell was defeated by fellow Republican Jeff Landry in the general election.[22]

Attorney General of Louisiana, General Election, 2015

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Buddy Caldwell | 43.7% | 473,869
| Republican  | Jeff Landry | 56.3% | 610,433
Total Votes | 1,084,302
Election Results Louisiana Secretary of State.

# Campaign finance[edit]

### Governor[edit]

Third quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $2,685,411.34 and spent a total of $3,535,658.92 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[23]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
David Vitter | Governor of Louisiana | $5,036,128.60 | $839,256.29 | $1,817,430.51 | $4,056,066.63
Scott Angelle | Governor of Louisiana | $1,041,264.83 | $619,962.04 | $593,877.65 | $1,046,210.64
Jay Dardenne | Governor of Louisiana | $1,863,338.32 | $376,345.21 | $604,699.33 | $1,619,108.36
John Edwards | Governor of Louisiana | $1,071,207.26 | $841,974.24 | $516,506.89 | $1,383,344.03
Cary Deaton | Governor of Louisiana | $218.54 | $1,100.71 | $1,319.25 | $0.00
Eric Paul Orgeron | Governor of Louisiana | $0.00 | $1,572.85 | $1,230.29 | $342.56
Beryl Billiot | Governor of Louisiana | $100.53 | $5,200.00 | $595.00 | $4,705.53
Grand Total Raised | $2,685,411.34
Grand Total Spent | $3,535,658.92

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $2,785,400.33 and spent a total of $1,873,096.62 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[24]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
David Vitter | Governor of Louisiana | $4,210,300.47 | $1,343,769.29 | $510,582.33 | $5,036,128.60
Scott Angelle | Governor of Louisiana | $1,201,137.27 | $787,933.00 | $922,153.99 | $1,041,264.83
Jay Dardenne | Governor of Louisiana | $1,854,112.97 | $407,657.97 | $379,492.62 | $1,863,338.32
John Edwards | Governor of Louisiana | $894,173.86 | $246,040.07 | $60,196.00 | $1,071,207.26
Cary Deaton | Governor of Louisiana | $890.22 | $0.00 | $671.68 | $218.54
Beryl Billiot | Governor of Louisiana | $100.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $100.53
Grand Total Raised | $2,785,400.33
Grand Total Spent | $1,873,096.62

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $2,539,527.28 and spent a total of $1,598,135.31 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[25]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
David Vitter | Governor of Louisiana | $3,504,174.14 | $1,144,275.20 | $431,810.24 | $4,210,300.47
Scott Angelle | Governor of Louisiana | $1,431,310.95 | $641,686.04 | $851,911.00 | $1,201,137.27
Jay Dardenne | Governor of Louisiana | $1,549,526.30 | $520,925.40 | $198,848.13 | $1,854,112.97
John Edwards | Governor of Louisiana | $784,919.30 | $230,140.64 | $113,781.44 | $894,173.86
Cary Deaton | Governor of Louisiana | $0.00 | $2,500.00 | $1,609.78 | $890.22
Beryl Billiot | Governor of Louisiana | $275.25 | $0.00 | $174.72 | $100.53
Grand Total Raised | $2,539,527.28
Grand Total Spent | $1,598,135.31

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $6,699,634.53 and spent a total of $1,267,092.55 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[26]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
David Vitter | Governor of Louisiana | $0 | $4,107,597.72 | $600,212.83 | $3,504,174.14
Scott Angelle | Governor of Louisiana | $175,574.96 | $1,516,900.82 | $232,370.28 | $1,431,310.95
Jay Dardenne | Governor of Louisiana | $1,225,114.71 | $690,128.62 | $326,051.28 | $1,549,526.30
John Edwards | Governor of Louisiana | $474,725.46 | $385,007.37 | $108,458.16 | $745,894.30
Grand Total Raised | $6,699,634.53
Grand Total Spent | $1,267,092.55

### Lieutenant governor[edit]

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $1,068,667.87 and spent a total of $313,622.79 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 24, 2015.[27]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Young | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $2,046,124.28 | $348,397.69 | $113,255.26 | $2,251,734.76
Billy Nungesser | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $1,149,463.33 | $659,673.50 | $166,581.34 | $1,640,422.99
Elbert Guillory | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $9,502.18 | $8,896.68 | $17,880.80 | $518.06
Kip Holden | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $32,352.59 | $51,700.00 | $15,905.39 | $68,147.20
Grand Total Raised | $1,068,667.87
Grand Total Spent | $313,622.79

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $503,936.05 and spent a total of $1,233,364.3 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[28]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Young | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $1,812,818.02 | $347,890.90 | $87,318.74 | $2,046,124.28
Billy Nungesser | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $2,148,751.35 | $126,690.15 | $1,125,978.17 | $1,149,463.33
Elbert Guillory | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $1,533.71 | $14,355.00 | $6,386.53 | $9,502.18
Kip Holden | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $31,033.45 | $15,000.00 | $13,680.86 | $32,352.59
Grand Total Raised | $503,936.05
Grand Total Spent | $1,233,364.3

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $563,066.12 and spent a total of $183,094.98 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[29]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Young | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $1,494,781.06 | $463,733.55 | $141,771.09 | $1,804,068.02
Billy Nungesser | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $8,920.97 | $65,400 | $3,883.33 | $70,437.64
Elbert Guillory | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $−2,175.66 | $33,932.57 | $37,440.56 | $−5,928.74
Richard Gallot, Jr. | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0
Kip Holden | Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0
Grand Total Raised | $563,066.12
Grand Total Spent | $183,094.98

### Attorney general[edit]

Third quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $155,246.87 and spent a total of $156,177.14 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[30]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Marty Maley | Louisiana Attorney General | $9,518.25 | $155,246.87 | $156,177.14 | $5,777.98
Grand Total Raised | $155,246.87
Grand Total Spent | $156,177.14

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $1,124,566.47 and spent a total of $642,826.58 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[31]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Jeff Landry | Louisiana Attorney General | $1,272,250.97 | $618,543.00 | $529,143.79 | $1,356,015.18
Marty Maley | Louisiana Attorney General | $66,251.91 | $19,774.71 | $75,465.13 | $9,518.25
Buddy Caldwell | Louisiana Attorney General | $616,889.56 | $486,248.76 | $38,217.66 | $1,058,725.90
Grand Total Raised | $1,124,566.47
Grand Total Spent | $642,826.58

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $1,220,243.73 and spent a total of $593,789.42 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[32]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Jeff Landry | Louisiana Attorney General | $1,011,956.15 | $792,175.85 | $521,881.03 | $1,272,250.97
Marty Maley | Louisiana Attorney General | $44,590.29 | $59,060.64 | $26,760.91 | $66,251.91
Buddy Caldwell | Louisiana Attorney General | $301,623.18 | $369,007.24 | $45,147.48 | $616,889.56
Grand Total Raised | $1,220,243.73
Grand Total Spent | $593,789.42

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $1,305,473.99 and spent a total of $356,235.99 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[33]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Jeff Landry | Louisiana Attorney General | $0 | $1,158,338.45 | $144,226.07 | $1,011,956.15
Marty Maley | Louisiana Attorney General | $7,506.82 | $108,081.54 | $64,040.79 | $44,590.29
Buddy Caldwell | Louisiana Attorney General | $410,938.31 | $39,054 | $147,969.13 | $301,623.18
Grand Total Raised | $1,305,473.99
Grand Total Spent | $356,235.99

### Secretary of state[edit]

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $167,847.77 and spent a total of $102,624.33 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 24, 2015.[34]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Chris Tyson | Louisiana Secretary of State | $87,073.84 | $105,891.32 | $99,990.40 | $79,974.76
Tom Schedler | Louisiana Secretary of State | $342,168.44 | $61,956.45 | $2,633.93 | $397,534.51
Grand Total Raised | $167,847.77
Grand Total Spent | $102,624.33

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $114,624.16 and spent a total of $74,294.27 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[35]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Chris Tyson | Louisiana Secretary of State | $77,986.69 | $80,318.25 | $67,553.40 | $87,073.84
Tom Schedler | Louisiana Secretary of State | $314,698.31 | $34,305.91 | $6,740.87 | $342,168.44
Grand Total Raised | $114,624.16
Grand Total Spent | $74,294.27

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $111,730.21 and spent a total of $126,235.14 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[36]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Chris Tyson | Louisiana Secretary of State | $79,013.10 | $111,730.21 | $109,580.92 | $77,962.39
Tom Schedler | Louisiana Secretary of State | $16,654.22 | $0 | $16,654.22 | $0
Grand Total Raised | $111,730.21
Grand Total Spent | $126,235.14

### Treasurer[edit]

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $290,312.64 and spent a total of $102,685.94 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[37]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Neely Kennedy | Louisiana Treasurer | $3,523,017.33 | $290,312.64 | $102,685.94 | $3,710,644.03
Grand Total Raised | $290,312.64
Grand Total Spent | $102,685.94

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $152,081.66 and spent a total of $80,903.29 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[38]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Neely Kennedy | Louisiana Treasurer | $3,451,838.96 | $152,081.66 | $80,903.29 | $3,523,017.33
Grand Total Raised | $152,081.66
Grand Total Spent | $80,903.29

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $715,401.05 and spent a total of $230,880.5 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[39]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
John Neely Kennedy | Louisiana Treasurer | $2,967,318.41 | $715,401.05 | $230,880.50 | $3,451,838.96
Grand Total Raised | $715,401.05
Grand Total Spent | $230,880.5

### Commissioner of agriculture[edit]

Third quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $534,750 and spent a total of $20,861.83 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[40]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Michael Strain | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $502,250.46 | $534,750.00 | $20,861.83 | $1,016,138.63
Jamie LaBranche | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00
Grand Total Raised | $534,750
Grand Total Spent | $20,861.83

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $39,875 and spent a total of $6,607.88 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[41]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Michael Strain | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $468,983.34 | $39,875.00 | $6,607.88 | $502,250.46
Jamie LaBranche | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00
Grand Total Raised | $39,875
Grand Total Spent | $6,607.88

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $38,110 and spent a total of $26,530.81 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[42]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Michael Strain | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $457,404.15 | $38,100.00 | $26,520.81 | $468,983.34
Jamie LaBranche | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $0.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00
Grand Total Raised | $38,110
Grand Total Spent | $26,530.81

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $1,200 and spent a total of $2,500 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[43]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
Michael Strain | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $3,654.49 | $1,200 | $2,500 | $2,354.49
Jamie LaBranche | Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0
Grand Total Raised | $1,200
Grand Total Spent | $2,500

### Commissioner of insurance[edit]

Third quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $130,200 and spent a total of $336,841.6 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[44]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
James Donelon | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $542,788.17 | $130,200.00 | $336,841.60 | $336,146.57
Grand Total Raised | $130,200
Grand Total Spent | $336,841.6

Second quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $209,062.05 and spent a total of $108,560.81 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2015.[45]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
James Donelon | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $456,054.65 | $190,225.00 | $100,648.64 | $542,788.17
Matt Parker | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $15,711.72 | $18,837.05 | $7,912.17 | $26,636.60
Grand Total Raised | $209,062.05
Grand Total Spent | $108,560.81

First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $108,850 and spent a total of $93,404.03 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 4, 2015.[46]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
James Donelon | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $442,350.40 | $60,050.00 | $46,345.75 | $456,054.65
Matt Parker | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $13,970.00 | $48,800.00 | $47,058.28 | $15,711.72
Grand Total Raised | $108,850
Grand Total Spent | $93,404.03

Annual report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $308,155.79 and spent a total of $107,495.31 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 19, 2015.[47]

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures

Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance
James Donelon | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $255,659.92 | $271,685.79 | $84,995.31 | $442,350.40
Matt Parker | Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance | $0.00 | $36,470.00 | $22,500.00 | $13,970.00
Grand Total Raised | $308,155.79
Grand Total Spent | $107,495.31

## Partisan breakdown[edit]

Heading into the November 2015 general election, the Republican Party held all seven executive seats up for election in Louisiana.

Louisiana State Executives -- Partisan Breakdown

Party  | As of the 2015 Election  | After the 2015 Election
| Democratic Party | 0  | 1
| Republican Party | 7 | 6
Total |  7  |  7

## Key deadlines[edit]

Deadline  | Event

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September 8, 2015 | First day for candidate filing
September 10, 2015 | Last day for candidate filing
September 23, 2015 | Last day for voter registration in primary
October 10, 2015 | First day for early voting in primary
October 17, 2015 | Last day for early voting in primary
October 20, 2015 | Last day to request mail ballot in primary
October 23, 2015 | Deadline for mailed ballot submission in primary
October 24, 2015 | Primary election
November 7, 2015 | First day for early voting in general election
November 14, 2015 | Last day for early voting in general election
November 17, 2015 | Last day to request mail ballot for general election
November 20, 2015 | Deadline for mailed ballot submission for general election
November 21, 2015 | General election (if necessary)[48]

### Voter registration[edit]

For full information about voting in Louisiana, contact the state election agency.

Voters in Louisiana can register to vote by filling out an online application. The online form can be submitted electronically if the applicant uses a driver's license as the required form of identification. Applicants can also print out their online forms and mail them to their parish registrars.[49]

Louisiana also offers myriad locations for in-person registration up to 30 days prior to an election. These locations include parish registrars, offices of the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles or the Louisiana Department of Social Services, food stamp offices and recruitment offices for any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants can use their driver's licenses, birth certificates, utility bills or government-issued documents with their name and current address as valid forms of identification.[49]

Voters must meet the following qualifications to vote in Louisiana:[49]

* U.S. citizenship

* At least 18 years old by the next election

* Resident of Louisiana and parish indicated on registration

* Not under order of imprisonment for felony conviction

* Have not been judged "mentally incompetent" in court

## State executive organization[edit]

Executive officials in Louisiana are part of a three-pronged government structure that includes state legislators and state judges. The following chart details the relationship among different offices in Louisiana's executive branch:

## State profile[edit]

Demographic data for Louisiana

| Louisiana| U.S.
Total population:| 4,668,960| 316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):| 43,204| 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:| 62.8%| 73.6%
Black/African American:| 32.1%| 12.6%
Asian:| 1.7%| 5.1%
Native American:| 0.6%| 0.8%
Pacific Islander:| 0%| 0.2%
Two or more:| 1.8%| 3%
Hispanic/Latino:| 4.7%| 17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:| 83.4%| 86.7%
College graduation rate:| 22.5%| 29.8%
Income
Median household income:| $45,047| $53,889
Persons below poverty level:| 23.3%| 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
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**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

### Presidential voting pattern[edit]

See also: Presidential voting trends in Louisiana

Louisiana voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

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## Recent news[edit]

This section links to a Google news search for the term "Louisiana + state + executive + elections"

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## See also[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Louisiana State Legislature, "La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18:410.3," accessed November 12, 2025
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Louisiana State Legislature, "La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18:401," accessed November 12, 2025
3. ↑ The Lens, "2015 Elections," accessed October 25, 2015
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Advocate, "Election 2015," accessed November 21, 2015
5. ↑ Jay Dardenne Campaign, "Home," accessed January 16, 2015
6. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 The Lens, "Elections 2015," accessed October 24, 2015
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Lens, "2015 Elections," accessed October 25, 2015
9. ↑ The Times-Picayune, "State Treasurer John Kennedy will seek reelection, not run for governor or attorney general," April 9, 2015
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Lens, "2015 Elections," accessed October 25, 2015
11. ↑ Shreveport Times, "Ag commissioner Mike Strain says he won't run for Louisiana governor," July 1, 2013
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 The Lens, "Elections 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
14. ↑ The Lens, "Elections 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
15. ↑ The Lens, "Elections 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
16. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
17. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
18. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
19. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
20. ↑ The Lens, "Election 2015," accessed October 25, 2015
21. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Results 2015," accessed November 22, 2015
22. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 21, 2015
23. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
24. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
25. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
26. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
27. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 24, 2015
28. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
29. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
30. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
31. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
32. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
33. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
34. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 24, 2015
35. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
36. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
37. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
38. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
39. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
40. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
41. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
42. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
43. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
44. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
45. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed September 25, 2015
46. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed May 4, 2015
47. ↑ Louisiana Ethics Administration Program, "View Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 19, 2015
48. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "2015 Elections," accessed December 11, 2014
49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 Louisiana Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed December 11, 2014

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