Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/12/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Jeff Landry
13/11/2026
Governor Landry said he was headed to New Orleans after a tanker lost control and collided with a river cruise ship near the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River. He held a news conference alongside New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and Coast Guard officials, reporting that President Donald Trump had called to offer state support. Officials said 32 cruise passengers were being treated at hospitals and all passengers were accounted for.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jeffrey Martin Landry is a Republican politician and lawyer who serves as the 57th Governor of Louisiana, having taken office in January 2024. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district and as Attorney General of Louisiana. |
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| Political Party | Republican |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of Louisiana at Lafayette (BS) |
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| Law | Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (JD) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Broussard, Louisiana |
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| Military Service | Louisiana Army National Guard; served in Operation Desert Storm |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sharon Landry |
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Family
| Father | Al Landry, an architect |
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| Mother | Edna Landry (née Bienvenu) |
| Spouse | Sharon Landry |
| Children | JT Landry |
Career
| Military | Louisiana National Guard; decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm, receiving the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Louisiana War Cross |
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| Law Enforcement | Worked as a police officer and sheriff's deputy after returning from military service |
| Business | Owned and operated a small business |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Represented Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2013 |
| Attorney General of Louisiana | Took office on 11/01/2016; created the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation |
| Governor of Louisiana | 57th Governor, in office since January 2024; elected in October 2023 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked in the sugar cane fields after high school | |
| 2. Joined the Louisiana Army National Guard while still a high school student | |
| 3. Worked as a police officer while attending university | |
| 4. Backed Donald Trump in his bid for governor |
