2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none related races 2015 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 October 2016 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential no 2011 Louisiana gubernatorial election 2011 October 24, 2015 (first round)November 21, 2015 (runoff) 2019 Louisiana gubernatorial election 2019 First round Runoff File:John Bel Edwards (cropped).jpg John Bel Edwards Democratic Party (United States) 444,51739.89% 646,92456.11% File:DVitterOfficial.jpg David Vitter Republican Party (United States) 256,30023.00% 505,94043.89% Scott Angelle official photo (cropped).jpg Scott Angelle Republican Party (United States) 214,98219.29% Eliminated Jay Dardenne Feb 2013.jpg Jay Dardenne Republican Party (United States) 166,65614.96% Eliminated 281pxEdwards: #DFEEFF 20–30% #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Vitter: #FFE0EA 20–30% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #C21B18 80–90%Angelle: #FFDAC1 20–30% #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #FF9A50 50–60% #EE8E50 60–70% #D69850 70–80% #B98A35 80–90% #9D7700 >90%Dardenne: #fcebf2 20–30% #fad6e4 30–40% #eea3c1 40–50% #e66f9e 50–60% #db3577 60–70% #c6175d 70–80% #a60042 80–90%Deaton: #006666 >90%Odom: #cd39cd 70–80%Tie: #EFE7F5 20–30% #DECDE6 30–40% #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes First round parish results 281pxEdwards: #DFEEFF 20–30% #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Vitter: #FFE0EA 20–30% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #C21B18 80–90%Angelle: #FFDAC1 20–30% #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #FF9A50 50–60% #EE8E50 60–70% #D69850 70–80% #B98A35 80–90% #9D7700 >90%Dardenne: #fcebf2 20–30% #fad6e4 30–40% #eea3c1 40–50% #e66f9e 50–60% #db3577 60–70% #c6175d 70–80% #a60042 80–90%Deaton: #006666 >90%Odom: #cd39cd 70–80%Tie: #EFE7F5 20–30% #DECDE6 30–40% #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes First round precinct results 280pxEdwards: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Vitter: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Runoff parish results 280px|Edwards: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Vitter: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Runoff congressional district results 280pxEdwards: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Vitter: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Runoff precinct results 3 39.2% (first round)40.2% (runoff) Governor Bobby Jindal Republican Party (United States) John Bel Edwards Democratic Party (United States) The 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election was held on November 21, 2015, to elect the governor of Louisiana. Incumbent Republican governor Bobby Jindal was not eligible to run for re-election to a third term because of term limits established by the Louisiana Constitution. Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates appeared on the same ballot, regardless of party and voters may vote for any candidate regardless of their party affiliation. As no candidate received a majority of the vote during the primary election on October 24, 2015, a runoff election was held on November 21, 2015, between the top two candidates in the primary. Louisiana is the only state that has a jungle primary system (California and Washington have a similar "top two primary" system). The runoff election featured Democrat John Bel Edwards, Minority Leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and Republican U.S. senator David Vitter, as they were the top two vote getters in the primary. Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, both Republicans, were eliminated in the jungle primary. In the November 21, 2015 runoff, Edwards defeated Vitter by a count of 56.11% to 43.89% and was sworn in on January 11, 2016.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/louisiana-governors-runoff_564f4586e4b0879a5b0aa502 John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Election ASSOCIATED PRESS November 22, 2015 The Huffington PostJohn Bel Edwards https://www.nga.org/governor/john-bel-edwards/ 2023-12-29 National Governors Association This was the only statewide victory in 2015 for Democrats in Louisiana, and was the first time Democrats won a statewide election in the state since Mary Landrieu won her third term in the U.S. Senate in 2008. Edwards' victory also came one year after national wins for the Republican Party in congressional and state elections, including Landrieu’s failed 2014 re-election bid. This was the first election since 1968 that a Democratic candidate for governor won during a Democratic presidency. The election was one of the most expensive in state history, with over $50 million spent by the candidates and outside groups.$50M spent on Louisiana governor race, campaign records show http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/local/2016/01/09/spent-louisiana-governor-race-campaign-records-show/78568696/ thenewsstar.com January 22, 2016 Candidates Republican Party Filed Scott Angelle, Public Service Commissioner and former lieutenant governor of Louisianahttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/scott_angelle_to_run_for_gover.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141005002434/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/scott_angelle_to_run_for_gover.html dead October 5, 2014 Scott Angelle to run for governor in 2015 October 2, 2014 October 2, 2014 The Times-Picayune Cole Avery Jay Dardenne, Lieutenant Governor of Louisianahttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/lt_gov_jay_dardenne_intends_to.html https://archive.today/20130616061939/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/03/lt_gov_jay_dardenne_intends_to.html dead June 16, 2013 Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne 'intends' to run for governor in 2015 March 20, 2013 May 13, 2013 The Times-Picayune Jeff Adelson David Vitter, U.S. senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/david-vitter-announces-run-for-governor/ David Vitter Announces Run for Governor January 21, 2014 January 21, 2014 Roll Call https://web.archive.org/web/20140122045915/http://atr.rollcall.com/david-vitter-announces-run-for-governor/ January 22, 2014 dead Declined John Neely Kennedy, Louisiana State Treasurer (running for re-election)http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/john_kennedy_louisiana_electio.html https://archive.today/20150409235722/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/john_kennedy_louisiana_electio.html dead April 9, 2015 State Treasurer John Kennedy will seek reelection, not run for governor or attorney general The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia April 9, 2015 April 9, 2015 Newell Normand, Sheriff of Jefferson Parish (endorsed Dardenne)http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/06/jefferson_parish_sheriff_newel_3.html https://archive.today/20140717225156/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/06/jefferson_parish_sheriff_newel_3.html dead July 17, 2014 Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand not running for governor, says poll in article is months old NOLA.com June 9, 2014 July 15, 2014 Michael G. Strain, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (running for re-election)http://www.shreveporttimes.com/viewart/20130701/NEWS01/130701009/ Ag commissioner Mike Strain says he won't run for Louisiana governor Shreveport Times July 1, 2013 July 2, 2013 Rodney Alexander, former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and former U.S. representativehttp://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/130813010/Alexander-says-he-may-run-governor-Louisiana-2015 Alexander says he may run for Louisiana governor in 2015 The Town Talk August 13, 2013 August 15, 2013 https://archive.today/20130815131656/http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/130813010/Alexander-says-he-may-run-governor-Louisiana-2015 August 15, 2013 dead mdy-all Burl Cain, Warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiaryhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/12/angola_warden_burl_cain_mullin.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150108232025/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/12/angola_warden_burl_cain_mullin.html dead January 8, 2015 Angola warden Burl Cain mulling run for governor December 10, 2014 December 11, 2014 The Times-Picayune Cole Averyhttp://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/angola-warden-burl-cain-says-might-run-la-governor/21371813/ Angola warden Burl Cain says he might run for La. governor The Town Talk Deslatte Melinda January 6, 2015 February 11, 2015 Gerald Long, state senatorhttp://theadvocate.com/columnists/3485330-55/inside-politics-for-sunday-85 Long weighs bid for governor in 2015 The Advocate August 11, 2012 January 30, 2013 October 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028074229/http://theadvocate.com/columnists/3485330-55/inside-politics-for-sunday-85 dead Buddy Roemer, former governor, former U.S. representative and candidate for president in 2012Greater New Orleans http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/12/louisiana_governor_growth_roem.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131216091007/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/12/louisiana_governor_growth_roem.html dead December 16, 2013 Buddy Roemer to spearhead long-term policy initiative ahead of 2015 election NOLA.com December 12, 2013 December 18, 2013 Democratic Party Filed John Bel Edwards, Minority Leader of the Louisiana House of Representativeshttp://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/saved-by-the-bel/Content?oid=2193333 Saved by the Bel? May 6, 2013 May 13, 2013 Gambit Jeremy Alford February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203133739/http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/saved-by-the-bel/Content?oid=2193333 deadhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/john_bel_edwards_announces_he.html https://archive.today/20130411115928/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/john_bel_edwards_announces_he.html dead April 11, 2013 John Bel Edwards announces he is running for governor in 2015 Jeff Adelson The New Orleans Times-Picayune February 10, 2013 February 21, 2013 Cary Deaton, candidate for governor in 2011 SL Simpson Declined Mary Landrieu, former U.S. senator, state treasurer and candidate for governor in 1995https://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/mary-landrieu-wont-likely-run-again-113472.html Landrieu run again? 'Oh Lord, no' Politico December 10, 2014 December 10, 2014 Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans and former lieutenant governor of Louisianahttps://thehill.com/opinion/james-carville/211642-james-carville-four-good-reasons-to-watch-louisiana-race-this-season/ James Carville: Four good reasons to watch Louisiana race this season The Hill James Carville July 8, 2014 January 3, 2015http://theadvocate.com/news/12220293-123/mitch-landrieu-wont-run-for Mitch Landrieu says commitment to New Orleans will keep him out of governor's race The Advocate Ballard Mark April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 September 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905074429/http://theadvocate.com/news/12220293-123/mitch-landrieu-wont-run-for dead John Georges, Businessman and independent candidate for governor in 2007http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/08/john_georges_is_monitoring_the.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150807235031/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/08/john_georges_is_monitoring_the.html dead August 7, 2015 John Georges is 'monitoring' the Louisiana governor's race, The News-Star reports Nola.com August 5, 2015 August 5, 2015 Jason Williams, New Orleans City Council Presidenthttp://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/metro/13114444-123/new-orleans-city-council-president Why governor's race could look radically different if New Orleans City Council President Jason Williams jumps in August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015 Tony Clayton, prosecutor of the 18th Judicial District Court, member of the Southern University system board http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/louisiana_governors_race_new_c.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150525025527/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/louisiana_governors_race_new_c.html dead May 25, 2015 Louisiana governor's race may draw new Democratic candidate, according to LaPolitics NOLA May 22, 2015 May 28, 2015 James Bernhard, businessmanhttp://www.225batonrouge.com/article/20120731/BUSINESSREPORT0112/120739950 Maginnis: Shaw's Bernhard may consider run for governor Business Report July 31, 2012 October 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131016143532/http://www.225batonrouge.com/article/20120731/BUSINESSREPORT0112/120739950 October 16, 2013 deadhttp://lapolitics.com/2014/03/bernhard-making-rounds-for-governor-2/ Bernhard Making Rounds for Governor LA Politics March 3, 2014 March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305193807/http://lapolitics.com/2014/03/bernhard-making-rounds-for-governor-2/ dead Foster Campbell, Public Service Commissioner, former state senator and candidate for governor in 2007http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20141124/ARTICLES/141129793 Vitter, Nungesser and Young lead early 2015 poll for governor Houma Today November 24, 2014 January 3, 2015 January 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150103215652/http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20141124/ARTICLES/141129793 dead Ineligible Edwin Edwards, former governor, U.S. representative and state senator (ineligible due to 2000 felony convictions for bribery and racketeering)Greater New Orleans http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/edwin_edwards_congress_announc.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140318055639/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/edwin_edwards_congress_announc.html dead March 18, 2014 It's official: Edwin Edwards is running for Congress NOLA.com March 17, 2014 March 20, 2014 Independents Filed Beryl Billiot, restaurant owner and former Marinehttp://www.berylbilliot.com Common Sense, Beryl Billiot Governor * 2015 Home Jeremy Odom, ministerhttp://www.knoe.com/story/24875263/natchitoches-minister-makes-run-for-governor Natchitoches minister makes run for governor KNOE.com March 4, 2014 March 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028042737/http://www.knoe.com/story/24875263/natchitoches-minister-makes-run-for-governor October 28, 2014 dead mdy-all Eric Paul Orgeronurl=http://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=218927.0 Declined Melvin Slack, candidate for Mayor of Shreveport in 2014http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/01/06/governors-race/21320639/ The Shreveport Times So who isn't in the governor's race? January 5, 2015 January 11, 2015 Jeremy Alford Russel L. Honoré, retired lieutenant general and former commander of Joint Task Force Katrinahttp://www.wbrz.com/news/hero-general-honore-considering-run-for-louisiana-governor Hero general Honore considering run for Louisiana governor WBRZ.com November 14, 2012 January 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131016090721/http://www.wbrz.com/news/hero-general-honore-considering-run-for-louisiana-governor October 16, 2013 deadhttp://www.arklatexhomepage.com/story/d/story/retired-louisiana-lt-general-russell-honore-may-ru/21470/o0wj39p6RkWkGdq2GIH_qQ Retired Louisiana Lt. General Russell Honore" may run for governor KTAL-TV February 19, 2014 February 11, 2015 February 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150211210300/http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/story/d/story/retired-louisiana-lt-general-russell-honore-may-ru/21470/o0wj39p6RkWkGdq2GIH_qQ deadhttp://www.businessreport.com/article/former-katrina-pointman-honore-still-mulling-run-governor Former Katrina pointman Honoré still mulling run for governor Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Stewart Robert February 2, 2015 February 11, 2015http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/russel_honore_not_running_gove.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150702083254/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/russel_honore_not_running_gove.html dead July 2, 2015 Russel Honore is not running for governor of Louisiana The Times-Picayune Litten Kevin July 1, 2015 July 1, 2015 Endorsements Scott Angelle Organizations Terrebonne Republican PartyTerrebonne GOP endorses Angelle for Governor http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20151008/HURBLOG/151009737/1223?Title=Terrebonne-GOP-endorses-Angelle-for-governor Daily Comet October 14, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102632/http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20151008/HURBLOG/151009737/1223?Title=Terrebonne-GOP-endorses-Angelle-for-governor dead Republican Party of East Baton Rouge ParishVitter Angelle Endorsed By Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/vitter-angelle-endorsed-by-republican-party-of-east-baton-rouge-parish My ArkLaMissNovember 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Livingston Parish Republican PartyLivingston Parish Republican committee endorses only 1 of 5 incumbents running for council http://theadvocate.com/news/13484479-123/metro-buzz-livingston-parish-republican The Advocate October 14, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205051/http://theadvocate.com/news/13484479-123/metro-buzz-livingston-parish-republican dead Publishers Greater Baton Rouge Business ReportPublisher Endorses Oct 24 Election https://www.businessreport.com/politics/publisher-endorsements-oct-24-election Business Report October 13, 2015 The Hayride, Louisiana Conservative Political Commentary SiteThe Hayride's Endorsement Symposium: The Governor's Race http://thehayride.com/2015/10/the-hayrides-endorsement-symposium-the-governors-race The Hayride October 19, 2015 Public Figures Ali Landry, former Miss USAFormer Miss USA Ali Landry Makes Her Choice For Louisiana Governor http://www.iagreetosee.com/portfolio/former-miss-usa-ali-landry-makes-her-choice-for-louisiana-governor I Agree To See Politicians Paul Hardy, 48th lieutenant governor of Louisiana Fred Mills, Louisiana state senator Guy Cormier, St. Martin Parish President Jay Dardenne Politicians Newell Normand, Sheriff of Jefferson Parish John Bel Edwards Organizations Louisiana AFL–CIOhttp://theadvocate.com/news/11810532-123/labor-group-endorses-edwards-in https://archive.today/20150409235918/http://theadvocate.com/news/11810532-123/labor-group-endorses-edwards-in dead April 9, 2015 Labor group endorses Edwards in governor's race The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth March 13, 2015 April 9, 2015 Louisiana Democratic State Central Committeehttp://louisianademocrats.org/2015/03/30/democratic-state-central-committee-announces-endorsements-for-governor-and-secretary-of-state-candidates/ Democratic State Central Committee Announces Endorsements for Governor and Secretary of State Candidates Louisiana Democrats March 30, 2015 April 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150407022702/http://louisianademocrats.org/2015/03/30/democratic-state-central-committee-announces-endorsements-for-governor-and-secretary-of-state-candidates/ April 7, 2015 dead Louisiana Federation of Teachershttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/03/11/teachers-union-backs-john-bel-edwards-for-governor/ Teachers' union backs John Bel Edwards for governor The Advocate Sentell Will March 11, 2015 April 9, 2015 April 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415072522/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/03/11/teachers-union-backs-john-bel-edwards-for-governor/ dead Louisiana Sheriff's Associationhttp://www.wafb.com/story/30398694/endorsements-roll-in-for-vitter-edwards-during-gubernatorial-runoff?clienttype=generic Endorsements roll in for Vitter, Edwards during gubernatorial runoff WAFB Moreau Andre October 30, 2015 November 1, 2015 Louisiana State Troopers Associationhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2015/11/13/troopers-endorse-edwards-governor/75714680/ Troopers endorse Edwards for governor November 13, 2015 thenewsstar.com (endorsed during runoff campaign) Politicians Barack Obama, President of the United Stateshttps://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/elections/article_e4dd2ddd-518a-5a8e-85f6-a13717f8c0c5.html/ 'You're crazy if you believe that': John Bel Edwards takes remarkable journey to improbable landslide in governor's race The Advocate Bridges Tyler December 15, 2015 March 30, 2019 Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleanshttp://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/13845651-55/mayor-landrieu-offers-low-key-endorsement Mayor Landrieu offers low-key endorsement for John Bel Edwards The Advocate Adelson Jeff October 30, 2015 November 2, 2015 Jamie Mayo, Mayor of Monroehttp://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2015/09/09/monroe-mayor-endorses-edwards-governor/71954974/ Monroe mayor endorses Edwards for governor The Times Hilburn Greg September 9, 2015 November 2, 2015 Jay Dardenne, Lt. Governor of Louisiana and former candidate for governorhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/republican_jay_dardenne_endors.html#incart_m-rpt-2 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107115626/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/republican_jay_dardenne_endors.html#incart_m-rpt-2 dead November 7, 2015 Republican Jay Dardenne endorses Democrat John Bel Edwards for Louisiana governor The Times-Picayune Litten Kevin November 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 (endorsed during runoff campaign) Newspapers Gambithttp://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2015/11/05/endorsement-john-bel-edwards-for-louisiana-governor Endorsement: John Bel Edwards for Louisiana governor Gambit November 7, 2015 November 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107182907/http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2015/11/05/endorsement-john-bel-edwards-for-louisiana-governor dead David Vitter Organizations Gun Owners of AmericaVitter Picks Up Endorsement from Gun Rights Group http://www.myarklamiss.com/story/d/story/vitter-picks-up-endorsement-from-gun-rights-group/24795/jMZKy4DJbUWvo5HBw3dhIg myarklamiss.com May 30, 2015 May 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150530162804/http://www.myarklamiss.com/story/d/story/vitter-picks-up-endorsement-from-gun-rights-group/24795/jMZKy4DJbUWvo5HBw3dhIg dead Louisiana Association of Business and Industryhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2015/11/12/vitter-lands-labi-nod-expected/75647352/ Vitter lands LABI nod as expected November 12, 2015 thenewsstar.com (endorsed during runoff campaign) Politicians Ralph Abraham, U.S. representative (R-LA)David Vitter picks up gubernatorial endorsements from Louisiana congressmen Abraham, Fleming http://theadvocate.com/news/12057165-123/david-vitters-picks-up-gubernatorial The Advocate April 9, 2015 April 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414181753/http://theadvocate.com/news/12057165-123/david-vitters-picks-up-gubernatorial dead Charles Boustany, U.S. representative (R-LA)Boustany endorsing Vitter for La. governor http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2015/04/01/boustany-endorsing-vitter-for-la-governor/70785312/ The Advertiser April 1, 2015Boustany, Durel endorse Vitter in his run for governor http://www.katc.com/story/28698616/boustany-durel-endorse-vitter-in-his-run-for-governor KATC.com April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142528/http://www.katc.com/story/28698616/boustany-durel-endorse-vitter-in-his-run-for-governor April 2, 2015 dead George H. W. Bush, 41st president of the United StatesGeorge H.W. Bush backs David Vitter in governor's race http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2015/02/26/former-president-backs-david-vitter-la-governors-race/24066947/ The Daily Advertiser The Associated Press live October 6, 2016 https://archive.today/20150409040748/http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2015/02/26/former-president-backs-david-vitter-la-governors-race/24066947/ April 9, 2015 Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida and 2016 presidential candidate.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/jeb_bush_david_vitter.html https://archive.today/20150409235931/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/jeb_bush_david_vitter.html dead April 9, 2015 Jeb Bush endorses David Vitter in Louisiana governor's race The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia April 9, 2015 April 9, 2015 Bill Cassidy, U.S. senator (R-LA)http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/02/18/us-sen-bill-cassidy-endorses-david-vitter-governor/ US Sen Bill Cassidy endorses David Vitter for governor The Advocate Boone Timothy February 18, 2015 April 9, 2015 April 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415065156/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/02/18/us-sen-bill-cassidy-endorses-david-vitter-governor/ dead Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey and 2016 presidential candidate.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/01/chris_christie_sends_fundraisi.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150111090537/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/01/chris_christie_sends_fundraisi.html dead January 11, 2015 Chris Christie sends fundraising letter for David Vitter The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia January 8, 2015 February 10, 2015 Joey Durel, Lafayette City-Parish president John Fleming, U.S. representative (R-LA)Fleming endorses Vitter for Governor http://www.ktbs.com/story/28153104/fleming-endorses-vitter-for-governor KTBS-TV February 19, 2015 March 21, 2015 https://archive.today/20150321083223/http://www.ktbs.com/story/28153104/fleming-endorses-vitter-for-governor March 21, 2015 John Neely Kennedy, Treasurer of LouisianaVitter picks up backing from treasurer in governor's race http://www.wbrz.com/news/vitter-picks-up-backing-from-treasurer-in-governor-s-race WBRZ May 5, 2015 May 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150505060931/http://www.wbrz.com/news/vitter-picks-up-backing-from-treasurer-in-governor-s-race dead Rand Paul, U.S. senator (R-KY) and 2016 presidential candidate.http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2015/02/10/david-vitter-louisiana-governor-rand-paul/ Rand Paul endorses David Vitter for Louisiana governor USA Today Camia Catalina February 10, 2015 February 10, 2015 Jungle primary Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ScottAngelle (R) JayDardenne (R) John BelEdwards (D) JohnKennedy (R) MitchLandrieu (D) DavidVitter (R) Other UndecidedMarblePortLLC MarblePortLLC October 20–21, 2015 1464 ± 3% 12.7% 14.1% 40.5% — — 28.5% — 4.3%MRI MRI October 15–19, 2015 600 ± ?% 17% 14% 36% — — 19% 2% 12%Harper Polling (R)Harper Polling (R) October 16–17, 2015 612 ± 3.9% 14% 14% 36% — — 26% — 9%KPLC/Raycom MediaKPLC/Raycom Media October 7–13, 2015 602 ± 4% 7% 8% 24% — — 21% — 37%The Advocate/WWL-TVhttp://theadvocate.com/news/13542209-123/poll-among-david-vitter-john The Advocate/WWL-TV September 30, 2015 October 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151001011523/http://theadvocate.com/news/13542209-123/poll-among-david-vitter-john dead September 20–23, 2015 800 ± 3.46% 15% 14% 24% — — 24% — 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 21–22, 2015 616 ± 4% 15% 14% 28% — — 27% — 17%Verne KennedyVerne Kennedy July 27–31, 2015 600 ± 4% 25% 12% 20% — — 22% — 21%MarblePortMarblePort June 17, 2015 1415 ± 2.6% 11.1% 10.4% 28.8% — — 34.1% — 15.6%Verne KennedyVerne Kennedy May 27–29, 2015 700 ± 3.5% 17% 12% 29% — — 29% — 13%SM&O ResearchSM&O Research May 5, 2015 600 ± 4.0% 6% 17% 25% — — 38% — 16%MarblePortMarblePort March 17, 2015 1,071 ± 2.99% 7% 14% 31% — — 34% — 14%Triumphhttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/03/09/new-louisiana-poll-candidates-dont-have-enough-early-support-to-avoid-runoff/ Triumph March 10, 2015 March 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150311154601/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/03/09/new-louisiana-poll-candidates-dont-have-enough-early-support-to-avoid-runoff/ dead March 5, 2015 1,655 ± 2.4% 7% 15% 33% — — 35% — 11%NSO Research*NSO Research* January 10–13, 2015 600 ± 4% 2% 10% 20% 13% — 24% — 32%SM&O Researchhttp://lapolitics.com/2015/01/latest-poll-predicts-democrat-republican-runoff-for-governor/ SM&O Research January 15, 2015 January 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150115032018/http://lapolitics.com/2015/01/latest-poll-predicts-democrat-republican-runoff-for-governor/ dead December 9–11, 2014 600 ± ? 3.1% 18.6% 25.7% — — 36.3% — 16.3%SuffolkSuffolk https://web.archive.org/web/20141027231645/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_27_2014_marginals.pdf October 27, 2014 October 23–26, 2014 500 ± 4% 3% 9.8% 3.8% — 22.6% 31.6% — 29.2%Multi-Questhttp://lapolitics.com/2014/12/vitter-nungesser-young-lead-early-2015-poll/ Multi-Quest January 3, 2015 January 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150104000808/http://lapolitics.com/2014/12/vitter-nungesser-young-lead-early-2015-poll/ dead October 22–24, 2014 606 ± 4% 2.3% 10.9% 4% — — 25.9% 3.8%Foster Campbell (D) 53.1%SM&O Researchhttp://www.bayoubuzz.com/SMOR-Jindal-2015-Gov.pdf SM&O Research January 3, 2015 August 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140813172628/http://www.bayoubuzz.com/SMOR-Jindal-2015-Gov.pdf dead April 28–30, 2014 600 ± ? 3.8% 10.5% 5.5% 11.7% 28.9% 28.9% — 10.6%PSBPSB April 2014 601 ± ? — 14% 17% 8% — 18% 14%Newell Normand (R) 10%, Mike Strain (R) 4% 29%MagellanMagellan March 24–26, 2014 600 ± 4.1% — 13.1% 4.6% 8.5% 26.4% 27.6% — 19.8%V/C ResearchV/C Research https://web.archive.org/web/20140912132211/http://lapolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Toplines_LA-health-care-issuesVCR14025.pdf September 12, 2014 February 20–25, 2014 600 ± 4% — 11% 8% 9% 33% 25% — 15%Kitchens Group**Kitchens Group** February 10–12, 2014 600 ± 4.2% — 9% 21% 7% — 26% — 38%WPAOR^http://lapolitics.com/2013/12/vitter-leads-landrieu-dardenne-in-new-governors-poll/ WPAOR^ January 3, 2015 October 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027211958/http://lapolitics.com/2013/12/vitter-leads-landrieu-dardenne-in-new-governors-poll/ dead November 12–14, 2013 800 ± 3.5% — 12% 2% 9% 20% 25% 11%Rodney Alexander (R) 4%, Foster Campbell (D) 2%, John Georges (D) 2%, Jim Bernhard (D) 1%, Gerald Long (R) 1%, Newell Normand (R) 1% 11 — 22% — — 29% 35% — 14%SM&O Researchhttps://archive.today/20131122160421/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/louisiana_poll_landrieu_cassidy_jindal_vitter.html SM&O Research November 6–12, 2013 600 ± 4% 2.1% 18% 7.9% 18.9% — 30.3% — 22.9%MagellanMagellan October 2–4, 2012 2,862 ± 1.9% — 6.5% — 7.2% 29.4% 31.1% 9.1%John Georges (D) 6%, Mike Strain (R) 3.1% 16.7% * Internal poll for the John Kennedy campaign ** Internal poll for the John Bel Edwards campaign ^ Internal poll for the Jay Dardenne campaign Results Louisiana gubernatorial election, 2015https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/static/2015-10-24/resultsRace/Statewide Louisiana Secretary of State - Election Results Democratic Party (US) John Bel Edwards 444,517 39.89 Republican Party (US) David Vitter 256,300 23.00 Republican Party (US) Scott Angelle 214,982 19.29 Republican Party (US) Jay Dardenne 166,656 14.96 Democratic Party (US) Cary Deaton 11,763 1.06 Democratic Party (US) S.L. Simpson 7,420 0.67 Independent (United States) Beryl Billiot 5,694 0.51 Independent (United States) Jeremy Odom 4,756 0.43 Independent (United States) Eric Orgeron 2,248 0.2 1,114,336 100 Runoff Campaign thumb|Sign for John Bel Edwards A debate between Edwards and Vitter was held on November 10 by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Council for a Better Louisiana.http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/10/vitter--edwards-face-off-in-first-televised-gubernatorial-runoff-debate/75558206/ Vitter, Edwards face-off in first televised gubernatorial runoff debate November 11, 2015 WWLTV November 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151114040627/http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/10/vitter--edwards-face-off-in-first-televised-gubernatorial-runoff-debate/75558206/ November 14, 2015 dead Early voting was possible from November 7 until November 14. Despite having one fewer day due to Veterans Day, turnout was significantly higher compared to the primary election early voting, especially among black voters and in urban parishes.http://winwithjmc.com/archives/6865 Decision 2015: Runoff Early Voting "Post Game Report" November 15, 2015 JMC Enterprises of Louisiana/JMC Analytics and Polling Debates Complete video of debate, November 10, 2015 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttps://cookpolitical.com/user/login?destination=/analysis/governors/louisiana-governor/louisiana-governor-vitters-struggles-move-race-lean-democrat Louisiana Governor: Vitter's Struggles Move this Race to Lean Democrat The Cook Political Report en Lean D FlipNovember 13, 2015 Rothenberg Political ReportGubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2015-16-gubernatorial-ratings-november-6-2015 www.insideelections.com TossupNovember 6, 2015 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-baffling-bayou/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200603041251/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-baffling-bayou/ dead June 3, 2020 Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » The Baffling Bayou crystalball.centerforpolitics.org Lean D FlipNovember 19, 2015 DKEElection Outlook: 2016 Race Ratings http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#gubernatorial October 21, 2015 Daily Kos TossupOctober 29, 2015 Polling Opinion polling for the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election.chart Opinion polling for the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidVitter (R) John BelEdwards (D) UndecidedJMC AnalyticsJMC Analytics November 19, 2015 614 ± 3.9% 43% 47% 10%RRH ElectionsRRH Elections November 12–16, 2015 359 ± 5% 42% 48% 10%JMC AnalyticsJMC Analytics November 14–16, 2015 635 ± 3.9% 35% 51% 13%JMC AnalyticsJMC Analytics November 14–16, 2015 635 ± 4% 38% 54% 8%Market Research InsightMarket Research Insight November 11–14, 2015 600 ± 4% 38% 53% 9%Hayride/MarblePortHayride/MarblePort November 11, 2015 978 ± 3.1% 42% 48% 10%Market Research Insighthttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/11/11/poll-says-edwards-still-leading-but-prostitute-and-patriots-spot-didnt-help/ Market Research Insight November 12, 2015 November 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151113234639/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/11/11/poll-says-edwards-still-leading-but-prostitute-and-patriots-spot-didnt-help/ dead November 11, 2015 600 ± 4% 38% 52% 10%UNO Survey Research Centerhttp://www.uno.edu/cola/political-science/documents/2015LouisianaGubernatorialRunoffSurvey.pdf UNO Survey Research Center November 12, 2015 November 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117100216/http://www.uno.edu/cola/political-science/documents/2015LouisianaGubernatorialRunoffSurvey.pdf dead November 2–8, 2015 600 ± 4% 34% 56% 10%Triumph Campaignshttps://lapolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TC_151105_PRESENTATIONFINAL1.pdf Triumph Campaigns November 7, 2015 November 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161108185802/https://lapolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TC_151105_PRESENTATIONFINAL1.pdf dead November 5, 2015 1,818 ± 3% 41% 49% 10%WVLA/JMC AnalyticsWVLA/JMC Analytics October 28–31, 2015 600 ± 4% 32% 52% 16%Market Research Insighthttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/11/03/david-vitter-john-bel-edwards-louisiana-governor-poll-mri/ Market Research Insight November 5, 2015 November 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151106025205/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/11/03/david-vitter-john-bel-edwards-louisiana-governor-poll-mri/ dead October 27–28, 2015 600 ± 4.1% 38% 54% 8%Anzalone Liszt Grovehttp://atr.rollcall.com/david-vitter-trails-democrat-in-louisiana-governors-race/ Anzalone Liszt Grove October 29, 2015 November 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151101004804/http://atr.rollcall.com/david-vitter-trails-democrat-in-louisiana-governors-race/ dead October 26–28, 2015 700 ± 3.7% 40% 52% 7%KPLC/Raycom Media October 7–13, 2015 602 ± 4% 33% 52% ?%The Advocate/WWL-TV September 20–23, 2015 800 ± 3.46% 41% 45% ?%Public Policy Polling September 21–22, 2015 616 ± 4% 38% 50% 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 25–28, 2014 1,141 ± 2.9% 50% 32% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 26–29, 2014 664 ± 3.8% 52% 30% 17%The Kitchen Group*The Kitchen Group* February 10–12, 2014 600 ± 4.2% 38% 32% 31%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 6–9, 2014 635 ± 3.9% 51% 30% 19% *Internal poll for the John Bel Edwards campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Dardenne vs. Landrieu Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JayDardenne (R) MitchLandrieu (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 25–28, 2014 1,141 ± 2.9% 43% 39% 18%Public Policy Polling June 26–29, 2014 664 ± 3.8% 43% 43% 15%Public Policy Polling February 6–9, 2014 635 ± 3.9% 46% 36% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2013 721 ± 3.6% 35% 45% 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 8–12, 2013 603 ± 4% 42% 44% 15% Duke vs. Edwards Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDuke (R) EdwinEdwards (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 8–12, 2013 603 ± 4% 15% 62% 23% Vitter vs. Landrieu Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidVitter (R) MitchLandrieu (D) UndecidedSM&O Research April 28–30, 2014 600 ± ? 52.8% 41.8% 5.5%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing November 12–14, 2014 643 ± 4% 54% 36% 10%Public Policy Polling September 25–28, 2014 1,141 ± 2.9% 47% 38% 14%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 5–9, 2014 426 ± 5% 46% 44% 11%Public Policy Polling June 26–29, 2014 664 ± 3.8% 48% 44% 8%Public Policy Polling February 6–9, 2014 635 ± 3.9% 50% 37% 13%Public Policy Polling August 16–19, 2013 721 ± 3.6% 42% 45% 14%Harper PollingHarper Polling August 14–15, 2013 596 ± 4.01% 45% 43% 12%Public Policy Polling February 8–12, 2013 603 ± 4% 44% 44% 13%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies October 2–4, 2012 2,862 ± 1.9% 45.2% 39.8% 15% Results Edwards' win was the first statewide win for Democrats in Louisiana since Mary Landrieu won a third term to the Senate in 2008. He performed surprisingly well for a Democratic candidate in Louisiana, given that the Cook PVI for the state was R+12 at the time of the election and most Republican candidates won in landslides in prior statewide elections.July 2018 He performed especially well in Caddo Parish (home of Shreveport), East Baton Rouge Parish, (home of Baton Rouge), and in the reliably Democratic Orleans Parish, (home of New Orleans). Turnout was slightly higher in the November run-off than in the October jungle primary. Louisiana gubernatorial election runoff, 2015https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/static/2015-11-21/resultsRace/Statewide Louisiana Secretary of State - Election Results Democratic Party (United States) John Bel Edwards 646,924 56.11% Republican Party (United States) David Vitter 505,940 43.89% 1,152,864 100% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) By congressional district Edwards won five of six congressional districts, including four that were represented by Republicans.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=792855 Our Campaigns District Vitter Edwards Representative1st 57% 43%Steve Scalise 2nd 17% 83%Cedric Richmond3rd 49.9% 50.1%Charles Boustany4th 47% 53%John Fleming5th 46% 54%Ralph Abraham6th 46% 54%Garret Graves See also 2015 Louisiana elections References External links David Vitter for Governor (Archived) John Bel Edwards for Governor (Archived) Governor 2015 Category:2015 United States gubernatorial elections Category:November 2015 elections in the United States