U.S. Congressman Bobby Jindal (R) won the Louisiana Primary for Governor with 54% over 12 opponents. Jindal previously ran in 2003, but narrowly lost in an upset to current Governor Kathleen Blanco. Blanco chose to retire this year instead of seeking re-election with growing unpopularity. Governor-Elect Jindal becomes the youngest governor in America at 36. Jindal had been the favorite in the race since January, and when Blanco dropped out he was assured victory. Jindal won in 2006 re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives with 88% showing his popularity in the state.
Louisiana Governor Election Results
(R)Bobby Jindal 699,672 54%
(D)Walter Boasso 226,364 17%
(I)John Georges 186,800 14%
(D)Foster Campbell 161,435 12%
Other Candidates: 23,682 3%
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