US mid-term elections: Louisiana

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Louisiana

A run-off in Louisiana's 2nd district meant that the result was delayed until 9 December when Democrat William Jefferson emerged as winner. Mr Jefferson had faced a run-off with fellow Democrat Karen Carter due to electoral rules in the state which require a second round of voting should two district candidates fail to gain a winning margin in the first. Mr Jefferson's win came despite him being embroiled in a corruption scandal ahead of the election.

In the 3rd district, incumbent Democrat Charlie Melancon held off a strong challenge from Republican Craig Romero.

SENATE

There was no Senate race this year. Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican David Vitter hold the seats.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	2	2	1	1
	Republican	0	0	1	1
	Independent	0	0	0	0

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Louisiana has seven congressional districts.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Republican	5	4	5	5
	Democratic	2	3	2	2
	Independent	0	0	0	0

GOVERNOR

There was no race this year. Democrat Kathleen Blanco is governor.

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