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John Bel Edwards (born September 16, 1966) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 56th governor of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the Democratic leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2015.
Jan 6, 2024 · Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, currently the lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, has reached his final two days in office after eight years.
Jul 23, 2023 · John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, has successfully vetoed bills that have glided into law elsewhere in the region. Soon, he’ll leave office.
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. As Governor, he will not be afraid to make the changes necessary to turn Louisiana around, deliver results, and fight for working families.
Jan 4, 2024 · The 57-year-old, who was first elected in 2015, is leaving office after serving two terms. The lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, Edwards was unable to seek reelection due to consecutive term limits and Republicans seized the opportunity to regain the governor’s mansion.
Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has secured a second term as Louisiana governor after a tightly fought election race. Mr Edwards faced a strong challenge from Republican Eddie Rispone,...
Office of Governor Jeff Landry. One Team. One Dream. One Louisiana. “United as one, we will create a new government as good as the people of this great state.”.
