Democrat Edwards Wins Louisiana Governor Election

Democrat John Bel Edwards will be the next governor of the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, after winning a runoff election against once-favored Republican Senator David Vitter. Two years ago, Vitter's long history of success in the state and healthy fundraising made him the clear choice to replace Governor Bobby Jindal, who is leaving office after serving the maximum two terms. But the race shifted dramatically in recent months as Vitter clashed with other Republican candidates...

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