An effort to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) began on May 4, 2026. Supporters of the recall have 180 days—or no later than October 31, 2026—to collect 500,884 signatures to require a recall election.

Proponents of the recall effort criticize Governor Landry for actions and statements they say undermine fair representation, neglect community needs, and prioritize punishment over meaningful solutions for Louisiana communities.

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Lena is a Grambling native and attended Grambling State University. While there, she majored in Journalism, and then went on to build a 20+ year career as a Writer/Producer in the entertainment industry....