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'''Jeffrey Martin Landry''', known as '''Jeff Landry''' (born December 23, 1970), is the departing attorney general of his native U.S. state of [[Louisiana]]. He is a leader in standing against the "mask police" during the [[coronavirus]] pandemic, when he issued an executive order cautioning businesses and police against violating constitutional rights by enforcing the [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]]' order commanding people to wear masks.<ref>https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/ag-jeff-landry-releases-opinion-on-gov-edwards-mask-mandate-stating-it-is-likely-unconstitutional</ref>

'''Jeffrey Martin Landry''', known as '''Jeff Landry''' (born December 23, 1970), is the departing attorney general of his native U.S. state of [[Louisiana]]. He is a leader in standing against the "mask police" during the [[coronavirus]] pandemic, when he issued an executive order cautioning businesses and police against violating constitutional rights by enforcing the [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]]' order commanding people to wear masks.<ref>https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/ag-jeff-landry-releases-opinion-on-gov-edwards-mask-mandate-stating-it-is-likely-unconstitutional</ref>

In October 2022, Landry became the first Republican candidate to announce that he will contest the nonpartisan blanket primary scheduled for October 14, 2023 in which a successor to the term-limited Edwards will be chosen. Several other Republicans, including [[Moderate Republican]] Lieutenant Governor [[Billy Nungesser]] and state Treasurer [[John Schroder]], are expected to file as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2022/10/05/louisiana-attorney-general-jeff-landry-launches-campaign-for-governor/69537194007/|title=Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry Launches Campaign for Governor|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|date=October 5, 2022}}</ref> However, Landry has drawn the early support of both 2019 Republican gubernatorial candidates, [[Ralph Abraham]] and [[Eddie Rispone]], as well as the state's Republican Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=

In October 2022, Landry became the first Republican candidate to announce that he will contest the nonpartisan blanket primary scheduled for October 14, 2023 in which a successor to the term-limited Edwards will be chosen. Several other Republicans, including [[Moderate Republican]] Lieutenant Governor [[Billy Nungesser]] and state Treasurer [[John Schroder]], were expected to file as well, but Nungesser opted to run instead for another term as lieutenant governor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2022/10/05/louisiana-attorney-general-jeff-landry-launches-campaign-for-governor/69537194007/|title=Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry Launches Campaign for Governor|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|date=October 5, 2022}}</ref> Landry drew the early support of both 2019 Republican gubernatorial candidates, [[Ralph Abraham]] and [[Eddie Rispone]], as well as the state's Republican Party organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=

https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2022/11/07/louisiana-gop-endorses-jeff-landry-other-republican-hopefuls-cry-foul/69625433007/|title=Louisiana GOP endorses Jeff Landry in 2023 governor's race|publisher=''Thr Mnonroe News Star''|author=Greg Hilburn|date=November 7, 2022|accessdate=November 8, 2022}}</ref> Various polls indicate that Landry will lead the field of candidates and guarantee him a spot in any required runoff election.

https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2022/11/07/louisiana-gop-endorses-jeff-landry-other-republican-hopefuls-cry-foul/69625433007/|title=Louisiana GOP endorses Jeff Landry in 2023 governor's race|publisher=''The Monroe News Star''|author=Greg Hilburn|date=November 7, 2022|accessdate=November 8, 2022}}</ref> Various polls indicate that Landry will be guaranteed a spot in any required runoff election.

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