LA-GOV: Louisiana voters head to the polls

Louisiana voters are heading to the polls Saturday in one of the nation’s more competitive gubernatorial races as the GOP sets its sights on flipping the governor’s seat in the ruby red state.

The race pits Rep. Ralph Abraham and construction magnate Eddie Rispone, both Republicans, against incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards, who is the only Democratic statewide elected official in Louisiana.

Republicans are hoping to deny Edwards a finish of more than 50 percent in Saturday's election, thereby forcing the race to a November runoff.

“Louisiana, get out and vote REPUBLICAN before going to the big game today. A runoff will be a tremendous win for your Great State - lower taxes and car insurance, and better protection of your 2nd Amendment!” President Trump tweeted Saturday after rallying in Lake Charles, La., the previous night.



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