Louisiana Treasurer election, 2023

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Louisiana Treasurer
Election details
Filing deadline: August 10, 2023
Primary: October 14, 2023 General: November 18, 2023 Pre-election incumbent(s): John Schroder (Republican)
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Louisiana
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Louisiana held an election for treasurer on November 18, 2023. The primary was October 14, 2023. The filing deadline was August 10, 2023.

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

John Fleming won election in the general election for Louisiana State Treasurer.

This is one of 12 elections across the country within Ballotpedia's coverage scope in which Speaker of the U.S. House Mike Johnson endorsed a Republican candidate in a primary race. Four endorsees advanced in the primary election. Eight of these races have not occurred. To see a full list of these endorsements click here.

Candidates and election results

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

General election

General election for Louisiana State Treasurer

John Fleming defeated Dustin Granger in the general election for Louisiana State Treasurer on November 18, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Fleming (R)	65.5	437,763
		Dustin Granger (D)	34.5	231,002

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 668,765
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana State Treasurer

John Fleming and Dustin Granger defeated Scott McKnight in the primary for Louisiana State Treasurer on October 14, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Fleming (R)	44.0	442,668
✔		Dustin Granger (D)	32.0	321,423
		Scott McKnight (R)	24.0	241,125

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,005,216
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Candidate profiles

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Dustin Granger

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "With almost two decades of experience as a financial advisor and investment manager, I've spent my career helping families navigate through financial crises like the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and recurring hurricanes along our coasts. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of economic stability and fairness. My background equips me with the financial expertise needed to manage the state's finances responsibly and transparently. My campaign centers on prioritizing the needs of everyday Louisianans. I aim to address our regressive tax system, unaffordable property insurance premiums, and the critical need for affordable housing. I also recognize the urgency of confronting climate change and investing in renewable energy to secure our state's future. If elected as State Treasurer, I will utilize my experience and dedication to advocate for policies that promote prosperity and resilience for all Louisianans. Together, let's work towards a better future for our great state."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Financial Fairness: I'm committed to reforming our regressive tax system, ensuring that working and middle-class families no longer bear a disproportionate burden. By ending giveaways to the wealthy and providing tax relief to everyday Louisianans, we can create a more equitable financial landscape, putting more money back into the pockets of hard working citizens.

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Investing in Louisiana's Future: I believe in prioritizing investments that benefit our communities, from affordable housing and climate resilience to renewable energy initiatives. These investments will strengthen our state and create jobs and opportunities for all, ultimately putting more money in the pockets of Louisiana residents while building a brighter future for our state.

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Supporting Underserved Communities: My campaign is dedicated to addressing historical disparities, especially in Black communities. I aim to ensure that every Louisianan, regardless of their background, has access to quality education, affordable housing, and economic opportunities.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Louisiana State Treasurer in 2023.

John Fleming

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a physician, military veteran, entrepreneur businessman, former Congressman, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Trump. I was raised in a working-class home and had to work my way through college due to the untimely death of my father at a young age and a work disability of my mother. I served 6 years as a Navy physician before opening a private practice in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Later I became interested in entrepreneurship and opened several franchised enterprises that still employ over 350 Louisianans. I have always been a conservative Republican and I want to bring proven conservative pro-economic growth principles to the office of Louisiana State Treasurer. Awards and recognition: 1. Louisiana Family Practice Physician of the Year 2007 2. Torchbearer for Religious Freedom award by the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty 3. North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture Champion award for a Legislator by the Association of Joint Venture Management Boards and Ducks Unlimited 4. Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award by the University of Mississippi Medical Center 5. Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service 6. Board Certified in Family Medicine"

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Louisiana taxpayers need for their hard-earned tax money to be invested wisely and safely and not spent irresponsibly as it is being spent currently.

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Louisiana needs economic leadership that will catapult the economy into the modern age, catching up with other southern states that are thriving. Business concerns, jobs and citizens have been leaving Louisiana for decades due to very poor management by governors and legislatures. I will apply best practices and lessons learned in order to take Louisiana out of last place in everything good and first place in everything bad.

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Louisiana state tax money, investments, financing, and purchases should not be based on politically trending ideas such as the "Green New Deal," ESG and other wasteful left-wing concepts.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Louisiana State Treasurer in 2023.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Louisiana

Election information in Louisiana: Nov. 18, 2023, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 18, 2023
• By mail: Received by Oct. 18, 2023
• Online: Oct. 28, 2023

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 14, 2023
• By mail: Received by Nov. 14, 2023
• Online: Nov. 14, 2023

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 17, 2023
• By mail: Received by Nov. 17, 2023

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Nov. 3, 2023 to Nov. 11, 2023

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Election history

2019

See also: Louisiana Treasurer election, 2019

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana State Treasurer

Incumbent John Schroder won election outright against Derrick Edwards and Teresa Kenny in the primary for Louisiana State Treasurer on October 12, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Schroder (R)	60.0	769,462
		Derrick Edwards (D)	34.5	442,740
		Teresa Kenny (Independent)	5.5	69,908

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,282,110
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2017

See also: Louisiana treasurer election, 2017

Louisiana held a primary election for treasurer on October 14, 2017, with a general election on November 18, 2017. This special election was called after the previous treasurer, John Neely Kennedy, was elected to the U.S. Senate.

John Schroder (R) defeated Derrick Edwards (D) in the election for Treasurer of Louisiana.

Election for Treasurer of Louisiana, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Schroder	55.74%	208,144
	Democratic	Derrick Edwards	44.26%	165,271
Total Votes				373,415
Source: Secretary of State of Louisiana

The following candidates ran in the election for Treasurer of Louisiana.

Election for Treasurer of Louisiana, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Derrick Edwards	31.26%	125,503
	Republican	John Schroder	24.02%	96,440
	Republican	Angele Davis	21.64%	86,880
	Republican	Neil Riser	18.13%	72,792
	Republican	Terry Hughes	2.77%	11,117
	Libertarian	Joseph D. Little	2.18%	8,767
Total Votes				401,499
Source: Secretary of State of Louisiana

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