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Axios reports:
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) was forced into a runoff Saturday night after winning 47% of the vote in a tight gubernatorial race, results show. Edwards stood out as a rare Democratic governor in “Deep South Trump territory.”
His failure to win 50% of the vote outright over 5 challengers, including 2 Republicans, brings into question his chances of re-election. He’s facing an intense national Republican campaign, spearheaded by President Trump.
Trump rallied against Edwards in Louisiana on the eve of the election, calling on voters to cast their ballots for one of the Republican candidates, without naming either of them.
Congratulations to the Great State of Louisiana. A big night. You will soon have a new and wonderful Governor, @EddieRispone. Your Taxes and Car Insurance Payments will go DOWN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2019
The Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, has done a poor job. NOW HE IS IN A RUNOFF WITH A GREAT REPUBLICAN, @EddieRispone. Thank you Louisiana! 66% down to 47% after I explained what a bad job the Governor was doing.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2019
Thank you @realdonaldtrump for coming to LA to rally with us tonight. Let’s get out and vote tomorrow so that we can make Louisiana great again! #LAGov pic.twitter.com/XcaNExf1qq
— Eddie Rispone (@EddieRispone) October 12, 2019