Bobby Jindal

Politician and former Governor of Louisiana

Bobby Jindal - Politician and former Governor of Louisiana
Born

June 10th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 55th Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016. Prior to this role, held positions as a U.S. Congressman and as the Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services. Implemented significant policy changes in education and healthcare during gubernatorial tenure. Ran for the Republican nomination for President in 2016, focusing on conservative fiscal policies and limited government.

Served as the 55th Governor of Louisiana

Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016

Held office as a U.S. Congressman

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