1987 Louisiana gubernatorial election
The 1987 Louisiana gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Louisiana. Three-term incumbent Democratic Governor Edwin Edwards lost re-election to a fourth term, defeated by Democratic congressman Buddy Roemer.
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Parish results Roemer: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Edwards: 30–40% 40–50% Livingston: 30–40% 40–50% Tauzin: 30–40% 40–50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of their party affiliation. On October 24, 1987, Roemer and Edwards took the two highest popular vote counts. As neither took over 50% a runoff was scheduled, but Edwards withdrew, causing the runoff's cancellation.
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