Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu lost her bid for a fourth term as she was defeated by Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy in Saturday’s runoff election. Cassidy received 57-percent of the vote to Landrieu’s 43-percent and he had this message for those who have supported Landrieu throughout the years….

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Many political analysts say Landrieu’s vote for the Affordable Care Act, which is unpopular in Louisiana, played a significant role in her defeat. But Landrieu says she doesn’t regret that vote…

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This is the first time in 82-years that an incumbent US Senator has lost a re-election in Louisiana.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards says even though he lost the election to Republican Garret Graves, his campaign in the 6th Congressional District race was not run in vain. This is the first time the 87-year-old has ever lost in a runoff. Edwards says this doesn’t mean he’s going to retire…

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Edwards was defeated by Graves 62-38 percent. Edwards says he’s happy and he feels like he’s fulfilled his role in life.

Political newcomer, Republican Dr. Ralph Abraham, easily won in the 5th Congressional District race over Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. The seat was lost last month by Republican Vance McAllister. Abraham says voters in his district know he’s one of them…:

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Abraham captured 64-percent of the vote compared to Mayo’s 36-percent.