Democratic governor of Louisiana re-elected after Trump rallies for Republican
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards was elected to a second term defeated challenger Eddie Rispone on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Pres. Trump was not the "luck charm" a second Republican candidate for governor hoped he would be in Louisiana. Louisianans Democrats have re-elected Gov. John Bel Edwards to serve the Pelican State for 4 more years. A minister prayed before his acceptance speech asking for blessings over the governor and traditionally red state. After defeating businessman Eddie Rispone, Edwards praised his entire family for their support. "They believed in me...especially our faith and I believe in social justice," he said in reference to the values he holds and perhaps a broader swipe at Conservative Evangelicals who appear to think have a monopoly on Christianity. Pres. Trump's campaign efforts for Rispone earlier this week failed. The president had visited Louisiana twice within a month. This is the second time a Republican governor has ...