The 2007 Louisiana Attorney General election took place on October 20, 2007, to elect the Attorney General of the state of Louisiana, with a runoff, held on November 17, 2007. Incumbent Democrat Charles Foti sought re-election to a second term in office but was defeated in the state's jungle primary by Republican Royal Alexander and Democrat Buddy Caldwell.The Daily Review (October 22, 2007), Incumbent AG Foti biggest loser, Associated Press As neither Caldwell nor Alexander received a majority of the vote, they advanced to a runoff on November 17, which Caldwell won with 66.6% to Alexander's 31.9%.The West Carroll Gazette (November 14, 2007), Only statewide raceEnterprise-Journal (November 18, 2007), Caldwell claims victory in AG race As of , this is last time a Democrat was elected Attorney General of Louisiana. Caldwell was re-elected unopposed as a Republican in 2011.
Candidates Republican party Declared Royal Alexander, attorney and writerFitch, Elizabeth (April 24, 2007), Royal Alexander to run for state attorney general, The News-Star
Democratic party Declared Charles Foti, incumbent attorney general Buddy Caldwell, attorney
Jungle primary Results
Runoff Results
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