Republican State Treasurer John Schroder says he will not run for governor in 2023 if GOP U.S. Senator John Kennedy runs.
“If he runs I will support him and then I’ll just run for re-election to Treasurer. If for some reason he does not run, then I will announce in January that I will seek the governorship in 2023,” Schroder said.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is in the same position, while Attorney General Jeff Landry has already announced and has the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party.
“I believe I can do a lot of things that I’ve talked about over my political career in the legislature and as state treasurer with Senator Kennedy,” Schroder said.
Schroder added he and Kennedy have worked closely for many years. Kennedy endorsed him when he ran for Treasurer and the two have similar political philosophies.
He also said the Louisiana Republican Party’s early endorsement of Attorney General Jeff Landry has no bearing on his decision, but he is hoping Kennedy clears the air soon.
“ I know of no reason why he shouldn’t make it in a short time period. I mean it doesn’t benefit anybody,” he said.
Schroder was elected treasurer in 2017 when Kennedy became a US Senator.
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