Dem Gov. John Bel Edwards Wins Tight Governor’s Race in Louisiana

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards speaks in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 15, 2018. Reuters/Jonathan Bachman

Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards is projected to win a second term as Louisiana governor after early AP polling results show him narrowly defeating Republican opponent, businessman Eddie Rispone.

Edwards was up by over 19,300 votes with 96 percent, or 1.45 million, of all votes counted on Saturday night, according to AP.