For runoffs, Louisiana voters selected Democrats with conservative records on social issues

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,406

Last Updated: 8 hours, 33 minutes ago


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Louisiana Democrats have promised to capitalize on the surprisingly strong showing for their candidate, Jamie Davis, in the U.S. Senate election during the governor’s race in 2027. But the party still has two congressional races left to run this year, with Democratic candidates advancing to the Dec. 12 runoffs for the 5th and 6th U.S. House districts.

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