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Religion: Catholic
Education: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (BS, Environmental & Sustainable Resources); Loyola University New Orleans (JD)
Birthplace: St. Martinville, Louisiana
Background: Attorney and oil industry worker; U.S. Representative (2011-2013); Louisiana Attorney General (2016-2024); became 57th governor in 2024.
Devout Catholic and strongly conservative governor. Signed Ten Commandments display law for public school classrooms (HB 71, upheld by 5th Circuit 2026). Defended Louisiana's near-total abortion ban as AG. Signed constitutional carry, anti-crime laws, reduced income tax rates, expanded school choice. NRA lifetime member. Trump ally — appointed to Greenland advisory role. Army veteran who served in Desert Storm. As AG, fought Obama/Biden admin on energy, immigration, and religious liberty.
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