As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

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But Landrieu says President Obama will not be on the December ballot and says this race should focus on who’s best for Louisiana’s future.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says last night’s results show that Landrieu has a real uphill battle going into the runoff. He says Cassidy just needs to stay the course leading up to the runoff…

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Landrieu grabbed 42-percent of the vote while Cassidy came in with 41-percent.

Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo will face off in the runoff for the 5th District Congressional seat. Mayo received 28-percent of the vote and Abraham 23-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock says Mayo is seen as a heavy underdog, but anything is possible as turnouts for runoffs are traditionally low…

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Incumbent Congressman Vance McAllister finished fourth in the primary.

In the 6th District, former governor Edwin Edwards grabbed 30-percent of the vote to make the December runoff. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

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Edwards will face off with Republican Garret Graves in the runoff election December 6th.