The 2023 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on October 14, 2023, to elect the lieutenant governor of Louisiana. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser was re-elected to a third consecutive term with more than 65% of votes.
Under Louisiana's two round system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of their party affiliation.
Candidates
Republican candidates Declared Elbert Guillory, former state senator (2009–2016) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2015 Tami Hotard, journalist Billy Nungesser, incumbent lieutenant governor
Withdrew Stuart Bishop, state representative
Declined John Fleming, former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (2009–2017) (running for state treasurer) Scott McKnight, state representative (running for state treasurer) Jennifer Van Vrancken, Jefferson Parish councilor
Democratic candidates Declared Willie Jones, activist and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2019
Independent candidates Declared Bruce Payton Gary Rispone
Withdrew Chester Pritchett
Jungle primary Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BillyNungesser (R) ElbertGuillory (R) Other UndecidedWPA Intelligence (R)WPA Intelligence (R)Before April 18, 2023––42%9%7%42%
Results
By congressional district Nungesser won five of six congressional districts. District Nungesser Jones Guillory Representative 78% 12% 3%Steve Scalise 45% 47% 2%Troy Carter 68% 14% 9%Clay Higgins 61% 21% 10%Mike Johnson 66% 19% 7%Julia Letlow 70% 16% 5%Garret Graves
Notes
References
External links Official campaign websites Elbert Guillory (R) for Lieutenant Governor Tami Hotard (R) for Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser (R) for Lieutenant Governor