"Trump-backed Republican Jeff Landry flips Louisiana governor's seat in stunning GOP victory"
Jeff Landry, a rightwing Republican backed by Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, marking a major victory for the Republican party as they regain control of the governor's mansion after eight years. Landry, who has raised the profile of attorney general since taking office in 2016, has championed conservative policies and clashed with current governor John Bel Edwards on issues such as LGBTQ rights and state finances. One of Landry's top priorities as governor will be addressing crime in urban areas, as Louisiana has the nation's second-highest murder rate per capita.