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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Democrats hold on to Louisiana governor’s seat despite Trump

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks to media at his campaign office in Shreveport, La., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

John Bel Edwards narrowly reelected Louisiana governor, unofficial returns show

By James Varney - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at the CenturyLink Center, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Bossier City, La. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

The Latest: Trump says impeachment probe hard on his family

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In this Sept. 20, 2018 photo, voting booths stand ready in downtown Minneapolis for the opening of early voting in Minnesota. A majority of Americans are concerned that a foreign government might interfere in some way in the 2020 presidential election, whether by tampering with election results, stealing information or by influencing candidates or voter opinion, a new poll shows.(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Louisiana voters to pick next state Supreme Court judge

By James Varney - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019 file photo, Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks on set before the start of the Louisiana Governor's runoff debate at Louisiana Public Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, La. To keep his seat as the Deep South’s only Democratic governor, Edwards needs strong turnout from Louisiana’s black voters, who lean heavily Democratic and who lagged in getting to the polls for the primary election. Edwards and his supporters are laboring to reverse that trend ahead of the Nov. 16 runoff election against Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)

Tight Louisiana governor’s race is testing Trump’s coattails

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana's Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone greets supporters and talks to media on a campaign stop at New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Rispone says a radio ad linking him and President Donald Trump to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is &quot;disgusting.&quot; Rispone is blaming Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards for the advertising by the New Orleans-based Black Organization for Leadership Development. There's no evidence Edwards is connected to the effort. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Attack ads move to state issues in Louisiana governor’s race

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana's Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone talks to media on a campaign stop at New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Rispone says a radio ad linking him and President Donald Trump to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is &quot;disgusting.&quot; Rispone is blaming Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards for the advertising by the New Orleans-based Black Organization for Leadership Development. There's no evidence Edwards is connected to the effort. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Analysis: Mudslinging intensifies in Louisiana governor race

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone along with Louisiana U.S. Representative Clay Higgins, and newly elected Louisiana State Senator Mark Abraham, speak with supporters at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, La., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/American Press via AP)

Black voter outreach intensifies in Louisiana governor race

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

International game testing company coming to New Orleans

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President Donald speaks at a campaign rally in Monroe, La., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. Trump was in Louisiana to promote Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, who is in a runoff with incumbent Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Trump administration has mixed messages on Louisiana economy

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Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone speaks at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Monroe, La., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Rispone fundraising sees uptick in Louisiana runoff election

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana's Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone greets supporters and talks to media on a campaign stop at New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Rispone says a radio ad linking him and President Donald Trump to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is &quot;disgusting.&quot; Rispone is blaming Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards for the advertising by the New Orleans-based Black Organization for Leadership Development. There's no evidence Edwards is connected to the effort. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Donald Trump works up a sweat at a Louisiana campaign rally

By AAMER MADHANI and MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks on set before the start of the Louisiana Governor's runoff debate, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Louisiana Public Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

The Latest: Trump predicts GOP House comeback in 2020

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President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at the Monroe Civic Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Monroe, La. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Eddie Rispone gets Donald Trump boost in Louisiana rally

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Republican candidate Eddie Rispone, left, and Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards shake hands on set before the start of the Louisiana Governor's runoff debate, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Louisiana Public Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Rispone slams ad linking him to David Duke in Louisiana race

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana's Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone talks to media on a campaign stop at New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Rispone says a radio ad linking him and President Donald Trump to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is &quot;disgusting.&quot; Rispone is blaming Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards for the advertising by the New Orleans-based Black Organization for Leadership Development. There's no evidence Edwards is connected to the effort. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Eddie Rispone blasts ad linking David Duke, Trump and Louisiana Republican

By Melinda Deslatte - Associated Press

Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Trump introduced both Rispone and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ralph Abraham on the eve of the Louisiana election, urging the crowd to vote for either to unseat incumbent Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Analysis: Rispone wants to redesign Louisiana’s constitution

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Candidate Eddie Rispone sits on set before the start of the Louisiana Governor's runoff debate, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Louisiana Public Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Governor’s race: Rispone hits Edwards’ West Point background

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat seeking a second term in office, criticizes his Republican opponent Eddie Rispone's proposal to &quot;freeze&quot; enrollment in the state's Medicaid expansion program, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Edwards, Rispone square off in only Louisiana runoff debate

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat seeking a second term in office, criticizes his Republican opponent Eddie Rispone's proposal to &quot;freeze&quot; enrollment in the state's Medicaid expansion program, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana governor says GOP opponent hiding ahead of runoff

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press