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(Via WaPo) John N. Kennedy of Louisiana has prevailed in the final U.S. Senate contest of 2016, beating out Democrat Foster Campbell for the seat being vacated by David Vitter (R). Shortly after the polls closed, the Associated Press projected Kennedy the winner.

BREAKING: Republican John Kennedy wins Louisiana runoff election for Senate seat, defeating Democrat Foster Campbell. — The Associated Press (@AP) December 11, 2016

RESULTS at 11:15pm EST:

√ John N. Kennedy (R) 61.54% – 532,276 votes

Foster Campbell (D) 38.46% – 332,701 votes

Kennedy, the state’s Republican treasurer, had endorsements from President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Trump won Louisiana by a wide margin during the general election last month and stumped for Kennedy on Friday during a visit to Baton Rouge. (link)