With Jeff Landry out of the running for Louisiana governor, here's how race is shaping up

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has ended speculation that he might mount a run for governor next year by announcing Wednesday that he will seek a second term as attorney general.

In a Facebook post, Landry detailed efforts put forth at the Department of Justice since taking office in 2016.

"I believe we are getting the job done!" he wrote. "Thank you for your prayers, your confidence, and your support."

The announcement puts an end to months of speculation that Landry, a Republican, was gearing up to challenge Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' re-election bid. Landry and Edwards have been frequent foes on a host of issues over the past three years.

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