Incoming Louisiana governor, Republican Jeff Landry, surprised voters and pundits alike by receiving more than 50% of the vote in a mid-October primary – eliminating the need for a runoff in November.
Landry's triumph is a huge win for Louisiana Republicans, who will occupy the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years and are poised to sweep most – if not all – statewide races in the general election in mid-November.
