2011 Louisiana Attorney General election explained

Election Name:Louisiana Attorney General election, 2011
Country:Louisiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007 Louisiana Attorney General election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2015 Louisiana Attorney General election
Next Year:2015
Election Date:October 22, 2011
Nominee1:Buddy Caldwell
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:250px

The 2011 Louisiana Attorney General election took place on October 22, 2011, to elect the Attorney General of Louisiana, with a runoff election supposed to be held on November 19, 2011.[1] Incumbent Buddy Caldwell, who was elected in 2007 as a Democrat, joined the Republican Party in February 2011. He easily won re-election without opposition.[2]

Republican candidates

Declared

Withdrew

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ex-Congressman Anh 'Joseph' Cao plans run for state attorney general. April 12, 2011. May 23, 2011. The Times-Picayune. Jonathan. Tilove.
  2. Web site: Caldwell announces his switch to the GOP. February 2, 2011. May 23, 2011. WWL.