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John Bel Edwards endorses candidate for Congress. See which race he's weighing in on.

The Advocate | Politics

Aug 7, 2026

John Bel Edwards endorses candidate for Congress. See which race he's weighing in on.

As qualifying continued for Louisiana's upcoming congressional races, former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed a Democratic candidate who signed up to run in the Sixth District.

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John Bel Edwards endorses candidate for Congress. See which race he's weighing in on.

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