It’s Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter in the November 21st gubernatorial runoff. Edwards won the primary with 40-percent of the vote. He told his supporters he’ll run a honest campaign as he seeks to replace Bobby Jindal
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Vitter captured the second runoff position with 23% of the vote.
Analysts are anticipating a close governor’s race as Edwards and Vitter will battle for votes leading up to the November 21st runoff. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says at this moment, he gives a slight edge to Edwards, who received 40-percent of the vote in the primary
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Stockley says Vitter will have to convince all of the republicans who didn’t vote for him in the primary to vote for him in the runoff.
The Louisiana National Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks will open a Desert Storm exhibit in February to mark the 25th anniversary and they’re seeking the help of current and former guardsmen. Museum Director Captain Heather Englehart says they’re searching for items to help tell the story of how the National Guard assisted in Operation Desert Storm.
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Englehart says the museum is really struggling to find videos from that time period. Any past or present National Guardsman can contact Beverly Boyko at (504) 278-8024 to donate artifacts.