Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards Wins Re-election in Louisiana

Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has won a 2nd term in Louisiana.

As polls predicted, the election was very competitive, but Edwards is now projected to finish ahead of GOP businessman Eddie Rispone.

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The seat opened with the April death of long time state Sen. Dominick Ruggerio

He previously announced his intention to take a job in the private sector

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Zohran Mamdani is expected to move one step closer to being certified as the Democratic nominee for mayor

He had come under attack from Trump after voting "no" to advance the president's signature legislation