In Louisiana, Democratic candidate John Bel Edwards has defeated U.S. Senator David Vitter in a surprise victory to become the next governor of Louisiana. Edwards has pledged to sign an executive order authorizing the expansion of Medicaid, extending insurance coverage to an estimated 225,000 people. Edwards opposes abortion and gun control. His election comes as at least 16 people have been injured in a shooting in New Orleans.
Democrat John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana Governor’s Race
HeadlineNov 23, 2015