Jeff Landry

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Jeff Landry born?December 23, 1970
2. Where was Jeff Landry born?St. Martinville, Louisiana
3. What is the education?University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
4. What is the military service?Louisiana National Guard (11 years)
5. Who is Jeff Landry?Jeff Landry is the governor of Louisiana. He used to be a lawyer and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served as Louisiana's Attorney General.
6. How did Jeff Landry become governor?He ran for governor in 2023 and won a majority of the votes in the first round. He became the 57th governor of Louisiana.

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