Rusty Santos

Rusty Santos was the governor of Louisiana before and during the events of Lethal Louisiana. He is a member of the Republican Party. First elected to that office in 2018, Rusty was eventually defeated in his reelection bid in 2022 by Olivia Crane, a Democrat, and eventually the first female governor of Louisiana.

Role
As the governor of Louisiana, Rusty is a moderate Republican. Although not 100% conservative, Rusty approved the death sentence of Derek for murdering Anna and Sally. That sentence was eventually downgraded to life by his successor Olivia.