Republican Treasurer John Schroder running for Louisiana governor

Louisiana Republican Treasurer John Schroder is telling supporters he is running for governor in 2023.

In a text to supporters obtained by USA Today Network, Schroder wrote: "Just wanted to let you know that the Schroder family has met, and we will be entering the governor's race. Timeline for announcement is not set yet, but I wanted to let you know."

When reached for comment, Schroder said he wasn't ready to make an official announcement, though it is in the pipeline.

Schroder has long been considered likely to run, telling USA Today Network last spring: “I love being a public servant and working to instill faith in the government process is my No. 1. If you want to fix things and help people, (governor is) certainly the best position to be in.”

Schroder has spent more than a decade building his resume at the Capitol.

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He spent 10 years in the Louisiana House of Representatives as part of the “fiscal hawks” and carried that theme of being a watchdog for taxpayers into a 2017 special election for state treasurer, which he won. Schroder easily won reelection in 2019.

With two-term Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards unable to run again in 2023, the path is clear for a wide-open race.

Fellow statewide elected Republicans Attorney General Jeff Landry and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser staked out their ground early for a 2023 gubernatorial run, though neither has made it official.

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Landry sent an email to supporters two days after Edwards' reelection in 2019 basically declaring himself the linchpin of the GOP in Louisiana, while Nungesser told USA Today Network he would likely make the race on the same day Landry sent his email.

Greg Hilburn covers state politics for the USA TODAY Network of Louisiana. Follow him on Twitter @GregHilburn1.

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