Politics Nov 17 Democrat Edwards wins reelection in conservative Louisiana Deep in the heart of the conservative South, Louisiana’s voters reelected Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards to a second term, shocking Republicans who had hoped to reclaim the seat on the strength of President Donald Trump’s popularity. By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press
Politics Oct 12 Fierce battle over rare Democratic governorship in South Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fought Saturday to hang on to a rare Democratic governorship in Deep South Trump territory against a national GOP offensive aimed at forcing him into a runoff. By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press