Cory Dennis, part of Jeff Landry's inner circle, is new executive director of state GOP

Cory Dennis, who served as Jeff Landry’s campaign manager in last year’s governor’s race, is the new executive director of the Louisiana Republican Party. Dennis’ appointment will give Landry a key lieutenant to help oversee the party’s activities at a time when the new governor is pushing the Legislature to expand his already considerable powers in state policy matters. Dennis, who has worked for Landry in various positions since moving to Louisiana from Maryland in 2020, is the first African American to serve as the party’s executive director. At the...