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FILE -In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 fikle photo, Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Lake Charles, La. Rispone is asking Louisiana voters to choose him in the November runoff election without telling them much about what he wants to do if he wins the job. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Analysis: As he runs for governor, Rispone gives few details

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FILE - In this April 1, 2019 file photo, Attorney General Jeff Landry talks about health care legislation he's backing in the upcoming session, in Baton Rouge, La. Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is extending his long-running feud with Gov. John Bel Edwards into the governor’s race, creating a state-level PAC to assail the Democratic governor as he seeks a second term in office. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Louisiana attorney general wades into the governor’s race

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Edwards’ office ordered to turn over documents by Nov. 22

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Oct. 30 runoff debate set in Louisiana governor’s race

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Analysis: Could Louisiana runoff sideline state Democrats?

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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)

John Bel Edwards, Eddie Rispone tied in Louisiana governor race, new poll shows

By James Varney - The Washington Times

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 strikes at Rispone on Medicaid, ties to GOP donor

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards prepares to speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Edwards, Rispone launch attacks in Louisiana governor runoff

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards prepares to speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

The Latest: First TV ads launch in Louisiana governor runoff

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In the Louisiana governor’s runoff, will candidates debate?

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Split GOP tries to unite in Louisiana governor’s race runoff

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Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, right, speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Mr. Rispone placed second in the Oct. 12 gubernatorial primary and will face off in November against incumbent Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) **FILE**

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards falls short, will face runoff in November against Eddie Rispone

By James Varney - The Washington Times

This photo provided by WWL-TV shows several construction standing after a large portion of the Hard Rock Hotel, under construction suddenly collapsed Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in New Orleans. It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse or if anyone was injured. Upper floors began to fall on top of each other before one side of the building fell to the ground below. It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse or if anyone was injured. (WWL-TV via AP)

1 dead, 3 missing after hotel collapse in New Orleans

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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is battling to hold onto the Democrats’ only governorship in the Deep South. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

Louisiana’s Democratic governor forced into runoff

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is battling to hold onto the Democrats’ only governorship in the Deep South. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

The Latest: Louisiana governor says he expects GOP onslaught

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Gubernatorial candidates, from left, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, Eddie Rispone, and Gov. John Bel Edwards, face each other in the second debate, hosted by Louisiana Public Broadcasting, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Angelle Hall on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, La. (Brad Bowie /The Daily Advertiser via AP)

The Latest: Trump calls Little Leaguers to stage at rally

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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Angry callers flooded Edwards’ office with opposition during debate over an abortion ban the Democrat supported, threatening to withhold support for his reelection bid. Months later, Edwards is hoping outrage over the ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy won’t damage support from his Democratic base as voters make decisions in Saturday’s election on Oct. 12. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

Abortion ban opponents conflicted in Louisiana governor race

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is battling to hold onto the Democrats’ only governorship in the Deep South. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

Louisiana governor candidates lodge blows in final debate

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledges his supporters as he comes out onstage for a debate with Eddie Rispone and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is battling to hold onto the Democrats’ only governorship in the Deep South. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)

GOP firepower aims to oust Democratic Louisiana governor

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Donald Trump Jr speaks at a Louisiana GOP rally in Lafayette, La,m for both Republican gubernatorial candidates. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

President’s son calls for votes against Louisiana’s governor

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