Long a Republican state, Louisiana is redder than ever under new governor

— Louisiana has long been reliably red. With the help of the Legislature, he also upheld one of the country’s strictest abortion bans and pushed anti-LGBTQ+ policies, including Louisiana’s version of a “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Johnson, who was elected to the House in 2019, described Landry as easy to work with, transparent and a leader who he believes will “move the state forward.” He added that the session was “more productive” because there were “clear and organized goals we were trying to accomplish.” “I think what you saw in this latest legislative session is pent-up Republican policy preferences,” said Robert Hogan, a professor and chair of Louisiana State University’s political science department. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaks during a press conference to discuss his decision to veto House Bill 423, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. “I’m not surprised one iota, this is completely what I expected when he became governor,” said Chris Dier, a high school teacher in New Orleans who has opposed a lot of Landry’s initiatives.