Attorney General Jeff Landry gets endorsement from Congressman Clay Higgins

FILE – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry gives remarks ahead of a keynote address from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan’s Faith & Freedom BBQ fundraiser on Aug. 22, 2022, in Anderson, S.C. The Louisiana Republican Party’s leadership took the unusual step of endorsing Landry for governor in 2023, before any other candidates have officially entered what is expected to be a competitive race among high-ranking GOP politicians. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)

by: Keymonte Avery

Posted: Mar 18, 2023 / 08:33 PM AST

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 / 05:32 PM AST

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LAFAYETTE, La. (BRPROUD) — Congressman Clay Higgins announced he endorses Attorney General Jeff Landry in the running to be the next Governor of the state of Louisiana. In an endorsement video, Higgins expresses his respect for Landry.

“I know Jeff Landry, and he’s a warrior that will fight for Louisiana’s people and always put our interests first,” said Congressman Higgins. “He’s focused, passionate, a constitutionalist, my friend, and I’m honored to support him for Governor.”

Landry earned the endorsement of the Republican party of Louisiana after a majority agreed to formally endorse Landry.

“I’m very proud of the state party, the LAGOP, has united behind Jeff Landry for Governor,” explained Higgins. “Which I believe is wise and strategic. We’ve witnessed what has happened in the past. It’s encouraging that the state party is sharp enough to get behind Jeff Landry for Governor. I certainly am.”