Photos: John Bel Edwards celebrates win in governor's race; Eddie Rispone thanks supporters
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards defeated Republican challenger Eddie Rispone in Saturday's general election to remain the state's leader for four more years.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards concludes his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, winning four more years in office after defeating Republican challenger Eddie Rispone Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Flanked by family members and supporters, Gov. John Bel Edwards makes a victory speech after his tight runoff victory over Republican Eddie Rispone, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards kisses his wife, Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards, during his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, after defeating Republican challenger Eddie Rispone is a runoff, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. ORG XMIT: BAT1911162247361574
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Gov. John Bel Edwards concludes his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, winning four more years in office after defeating Republican challenger Eddie Rispone Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. ORG XMIT: BAT1911162231561529
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U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond, center, introduces just re-elected Gov. John Bel Edwards, right, to make his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, after Edwards defeated Republican challenger Eddie Risponse on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone hugs his wife Linda as he stands with his family and gives his concession speech at his party Saturday in the L'Auberge Casino, Gov. John Bel Edwards won re-election.
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Flanked by family members and supporters, Gov. John Bel Edwards makes a victory speech after his tight runoff victory over Republican Eddie Rispone, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards, right, looks at election night results as they come in with pollster Zac McCrary, left, and David Turner, center, communications director of the Democratic Governors Association, while supporters gather downstairs at Edwards' election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards concludes his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, winning four more years in office after defeating Republican challenger Eddie Rispone Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards, right, looks at election night results as they come in with pollster Zac McCrary, left, and David Turner, center, communications director of the Democratic Governors Association, while supporters gather downstairs at Edwards' election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards, right, looks at election night results as they come in with pollster Zac McCrary, left, and David Turner, center, communications director of the Democratic Governors Association, while supporters gather downstairs at Edwards' election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Supporters of Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone watch election results on TV monitors at his party Saturday in the L'Auberge Casino, Rispone came out and conceded to Gov. John Bel Edwards a short time later.
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone hugs his wife Linda as he gives his concession speeck at his party Saturday in the L'Auberge Casino, Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards won re-election.
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone, center and his wife Linda, right, are surrounded by family after his concession speech at his party Saturday in the L'Auberge Casino, Democrat John Bel Edwards won re-election.
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is surrounded by family after giving his concession speech to supporters at his party Saturday in the L'Auberge Casino, Democrat John Bel Edwards won re-election.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards kisses his wife, Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards, during his victory speech at his election night celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge, after defeating Republican challenger Eddie Rispone is a runoff, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.