Republican Jeff Landry has been elected as the state’s 57th governor after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

By winning now, Landry has an extra month to prepare, before he’s sworn in on January 8th. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry is probably ready to move into the governor’s mansion today…
Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been elected outright to a third term despite facing five challengers. Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems, like litter…
Cut 8 (15) “…hard work.”
The attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer races are all headed to a November run-off.

One-thousand grants will become available today at noon for Citizens Policyholders who are looking for up to ten-thousand dollars in financial assistance to fortify their roof. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should pre-register at the department of insurance’s website.
cut 6 (09) “…on the property”