Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. McAllister finished fourth in yesterday’s primary. He says when he decided to run for re-election, he was going to let the voters make their choice…:
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McAllister admits his infamous “kissing scandal” added unnecessary drama to his campaign but now he’s going to back to makin some money.

Bayou Country Superfest announces the lineup for the 2015 shows. They say Kenny Chesney will headline Saturday night May 23rd and Maranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton will be back to back to close out the shows on Sunday night May 24th. It was previously announced that Taylor Swift’s show in Tiger Stadium that Friday May 22nd was part of Bayou Country Superfest, but today promoters of the show are calling it a stand alone.

With Louisiana’s US Senate race headed to a run-off, with political observers labeling Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu as the underdog. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term primary elections, you should still expect the party, as well as GOP Political Action Committees, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Republicans still want to win this seat…:
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Two-point-nine million people are registered to vote in Louisiana and half of them voted in the November fourth election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he anticipated a voter turnout around 50-percent…:
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He says he hopes turnout is good for the December 6th runoff.

The big question in the 6th Congressional District race has been answered and Garrett Graves will be the Republican that takes Democrat Edwin Edwards in the runoff. The former Governor says he is thrilled and amazed about the results of the primary…:
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Graves says leading up to the runoff he wants to focus on meaningful issues like Obamacare, balancing the budget and border security. He says they want to run the campaign with as much significance as possible…:
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And the 2015 Bayou Country Superfest line up as been announced. After Taylor Swift performs in Tiger Stadium on May 22nd, the BCS lineup includes headliners Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lamber on May 22nd and 23rd. Tickets go on sale November 13th.

A run-off is needed in the US Senate race between Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Challenger Bill Cassidy. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Also in a runoff in the 6th Congressional District and it’s Former Four term Governor Democrat Edwin Edwards and Garrett Graves. Analysts say there is typically a low voter turnout in runoffs so in order for democrats to have a shot, they’ll really need to hit the ground running and get out their vote.

Yesterday Senator Mary Landrieu got 42 percent of the vote and Congressman Bill Cassidy got 41 percent. So what does this mean for the runoff? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says at just 42 percent, Landrieu is looking at an uphill battle…:
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He says the best course of action for Cassidy at this point is to just lay low leading up to December 6th.

There will be no more Kissing Congressman in Washington D.C. from Louisiana’s 5th District. Vance McAllister was handily beat last night coming in 4th. Pollster Darrell Glascock says he’s not surprised…:
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Duck Dynasty’s Zach Dasher didn’t make it though after he was beat by Ralph Abraham who got 23% of the vote and the family physical will be in a runoff with Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

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.

Louisiana’s US Senate race is heading to a December 6th showdown between Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. Both like their chances in the runoff. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates before yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the runoff…

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change.

Landrieu won the primary with 42-percent of the vote followed by Cassidy’s 41-percent. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Landrieu got less than 45-percent is not good news for her…

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He says these results show that Landrieu has a real uphill battle going into the runoff.

The Kissing Congressman, Vance McAllister, will no longer serve the 5th District in Washington D.C. It’ll be between Republican family physician Dr. Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Michelle Southern reports…

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In the 6th District, former Governor Edwin Edwards will face Republican Garret Graves in the runoff. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Graves goes into this run-off as a slight favorite, because of the voter make-up of the sixth district…

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There will be a runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Democrat incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote in yesterday’s primary followed by Republican challenger Bill Cassidy with 41-percent. Cassidy says Landrieu is a Washington D-C senator, not a Louisiana Senator…

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

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The runoff election is December sixth.

In the 6th Congressional District, former governor Edwin Edwards captured 30-percent of the vote and will face Republican Garret Graves in the runoff. Graves received 27-percent of the vote and LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Governor Jindal’s former coastal advisor has run a strong campaign…

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Hogan says Graves goes into this run-off as a slight favorite, because of the voter make-up of the sixth district.

The two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th Congressional District were Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Abraham barely beat out Duck Dynasty family member Zach Dasher for the runoff spot. Pollster Darrell Glascock says if the Dasher campaign had a couple more days, the results may have been different…

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Jamie Mayo had 28% of the vote, Abraham had 23% and and Dasher had 22%.

As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off in Louisiana’s US Senate race and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

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In yesterday’s primary election Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote followed by Cassidy with 41-percent.

Former governor Edwin Edwards won the sixth district congressional primary as he received 30-percent of the vote and will face Republican Garret Graves in the run-off. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

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Graves received 27-percent of the vote in the primary, beating out several Republicans for that second run-off spot.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finished 4th in last night’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not return to Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…

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The December 6th runoff in the 5th District will feature Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

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. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…:
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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…:
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Analysts say it’ll now be up to which candidate can get more people to the polls in the runoff which traditionally has low voter turnout.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finishes 4th in tonight’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not serve a full term in Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…:
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Dasher couldn’t pull it out though and the two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th District were family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

And in the 6th Congressional District Race, it’ll be Former Governor Edwin Edwards taking on Garrett Graves on December 6th. Edwards picked up 30% of the vote with Graves getting 27%. Next in that race was Dietzel with 14%.

The Secretary of State’s office is predicting a voter turnout just above 50-percent for today’s election. Several voters we spoke with today, were excited to cast their ballot….
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The US Senate race is the marquee item on today’s ballot. Senator Mary Landrieu is seeking a third term in office. She casted her ballot this morning in New Orleans. Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness are her main republican challengers. Analysts are anticipating a run-off will be needed to decide this election.

A run-off is also anticipated in the fifth and sixth congressional districts. Vance McAllister is the incumbent in the fifth district, but there are other strong republicans in the field, plus democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

The man accused of killing two teenage girls in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized and has communicated very little with authorities about the crash. Jeremy Abraham, an army veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait, may have reportedly suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. LSP Master Trooper Brooks David says Abraham will still face the charges against him whether or not he is diagnosed with PTSD…:
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He says they are still waiting on toxicology results to see if Abraham was impaired at the time of the crash.

Hercules Offshore has announced plans to lay off 324 offshore Gulf of Mexico workers by the end of the year. The Houston-based company says the lay offs are a result of a decline in business. The cutback will affect employees who work out of Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Cameron, Abbeville, Lafitte, Larose and Venice.

There’s just a few hours left to cast your ballots, and the US Senate race is the marquee item on the ballot, as Democrat Mary Landrieu is seeking a fourth term. There are some voters we talked to who believe it’s time for a change, while others back Landrieu.

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Secretary of State Tom Schedler is reminding voters that there is a 3 minute time limit to cast your ballot so lines can keep moving…

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The polls close tonight at 8 PM.

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The man accused of killing two teenage girls and injuring a third in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized in guarded condition and has only told detectives a few details about the fatal wreck…

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A Lake Charles woman has been charged with negligent homicide in connection to the death of an infant in April. Twenty-six year-old Brittany K. Woodcock was arrested Monday after further investigation from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office showed she was under the influence of drugs when the baby became wedged between a mattress and the wall.