Louisiana Governor: Nationalized Trends Emerge as Runoff Looms

From its use of Napoleonic Code to its carnival celebrations, Louisiana is unique among the states. Still, this weekend’s electoral festivities proved that even the Bayou State is conforming to national trends.

Despite a healthy approval rating, Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) was forced into a runoff. Edwards polled at 46.6% and will join businessman Eddie Rispone (R) in a Nov. 16 runoff. CONT.

J. Miles Coleman, Sabato’s Crystal Ball