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Louisiana Democrat, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Keeps Seat Despite Trump's Opposition

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Louisiana Democrat, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Keeps Seat Despite Trump's Opposition

NPR - Paul Braun, Acacia Squires

Updated at 3:39 a.m. ET Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, held onto his seat Saturday after a tough challenge from his Republican opponent, Eddie Rispone, a wealthy businessman and political newcomer who was supported by President Trump. Edwards defeated Rispone by about 40,000 votes. …

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