Nungesser easily wins third term as lieutenant governor
Oct 14, 2023 | 9:47 pm ET
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Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser easily won reelection to a third term, winning the Oct. 14, 2023, primary outright with more than 50% of the vote in a weak field of candidates. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The decision of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser earlier this year not to run for Louisiana governor surprised many in state political circles, but he earned a predictable, convincing re-election victory Saturday against a weak field.
Nungesser, a Republican and former Plaquemines Parish president, will avoid a runoff next month with nearly 70% of the vote as of 8:30 p.m. and the Associated Press projecting he will maintain that substantial lead. Any candidate who earns 50% of the popular vote in Louisiana’s open primary wins the election outright.
Willie Jones, the sole Democrat in the race, was the only other candidate to draw double-digit support with 18%, followed by Republicans Elbert Guillory (6%) and Tami Hotard (5%), independent Bruce Payton (2%) and unaffiliated Gary Rispone (1%).
This story will be updated.
Baton Rouge, LA
