Attorney General Jeff Landry, a rightwing Republican backed by Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor’s race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.

The win is a major victory for the Republican party as they reclaim the governor’s mansion for the first time in eight years. Landry will replace current governor John Bel Edwards, who was unable to seek re-election due to consecutive term limits.

Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the south.

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    1 year ago

    Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the south.

    Like Manchin being replaced by a Republican in WV, this was only a matter of time for Louisiana