Louisiana holds its gubernatorial runoff election on Saturday between incumbent Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Polls will close at 9 PM ET.

Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates of the election results. All times eastern.

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11:20 PM:

.@JohnBelforLA: “I had the opportunity to speak with Eddie Rispone earlier this evening… We both agree that the time for campaigning is over, and our shared love for Louisiana is more important.” @WVLANBCLocal33 @wgmbfox44 #lagov — Harrison Golden (@harrisongolden) November 17, 2019

Governor Edwards says this room looks like what Louisiana looks like@NBC6News pic.twitter.com/nDOHedOjMU — Alexandra Meachum (@Ameachum6) November 17, 2019

11:19 PM: The Honey Badger weighs in on tonight’s results:

Big congrats is due to @LouisianaGov on his re-election. Let’s GEAUX!!! — Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) November 17, 2019

11:16 PM: Interesting. John Bel Edwards needs to really thank Coach O, “6-4, 270” Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and “Jeaux Burreaux”….?

The final margin is likely to be very close. A Dem strategist I just spoke with credits LSU's win vs. Alabama for voters' satisfaction w/ direction of state & Edwards's razor-thin victory. #LAGOV — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 17, 2019

11:15 PM:

Edwards supporters go nuts as @JohnBelforLA wins La Gov race in a tight runoff against Republican Eddie Rispone. pic.twitter.com/gbGbQvUmHH — Jennifer Crockett (@CrockettWDSU) November 17, 2019

11:10 PM:

Also appears at first glance that the Democratic base (esp. black voters) turned out very strongly. Edwards needed a different electorate to show up at the polls than October, and looks like he got it. #lagov https://t.co/8BJpWILly4 — Bryn Stole (@brynstole) November 17, 2019

11:05 PM: The Associated Press’s frame:

BREAKING: Louisiana’s John Bel Edwards stuns GOP, wins reelection to a second term as the Deep South’s only Democratic governor. — The Associated Press (@AP) November 17, 2019

10:58 PM:

The crowd here at Eddie Rispone’s Election Night HQ is glued to the monitor as John Bel Edwards is projected to win the Governor’s seat. @WAFB pic.twitter.com/BwNIKWErSx — Liz Koh (@lizkohTV) November 17, 2019

It's a political party for John Bel Edwards as he's set to address the state pic.twitter.com/pq441EgkjQ — Alexandra Meachum (@Ameachum6) November 17, 2019

Chants of “Eddie, Eddie” at Rispone watch party as disappointed backers of the Republican await his appearance.#lagov — Will Sentell (@WillSentell) November 17, 2019

10:55 PM: Local outlets have also called for John Bel Edwards.

WAFB PROJECTION: John Bel Edwards will win race for Louisiana Governor, WAFB Political Analyst Jim Engster projects. https://t.co/Wr4mLKIlTo pic.twitter.com/dGhPxo4j36 — WAFB (@WAFB) November 17, 2019

John Bel Edwards 50.7% (735,753), Rispone 49.3% (716, 411) with 96 percent reporting.

WWL Projects: John Bel Edwards has been re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Eddie Rispone see the results here: https://t.co/Zjyx3dihmp pic.twitter.com/HcfP7hqGFo — WWL-TV (@WWLTV) November 17, 2019

10:35 PM: A few thousand votes separate them:

John Bel Edwards now leads at 50.1%

Eddie Rispone 49.9% 89 percent of precincts reporting — Charisse Gibson (@OkayCharisse) November 17, 2019

10:30 PM: Rispone 50.3 (639, 619), Edwards 49.7 (631,614) with 80% reporting

10:25 PM: Rispone 50.6, 49.3 with 70% reporting.

10:10 PM: Rispone 50.6, Edwards, 49.3 with 53% reporting.

9:37: PM: Rispone 52.1, Edwards 47.9 with 4.3% reporting.

Starting to see some precinct results come in. We're at just under 100 precincts now, out of 3,934. https://t.co/u3oFoERaQk pic.twitter.com/RDX0IY5WJi — The Lens (@TheLensNOLA) November 17, 2019

9:25 PM:

More possible signs that @DocAbraham voters may be staying home (or crossing over). For @JohnBelforLA to win, likely needs a different electorate to turn out than in primary, when GOP took a majority. Caveat: can't read too much into early vote. #lagov https://t.co/OFcDW9h6wo — Bryn Stole (@brynstole) November 17, 2019

9:20 PM:

Early voting results from Jefferson Parish are good for Edwards: John Bel Edwards (DEM) Vote%: 59.56 ~ Votes: 19,141 "Eddie" Rispone (REP) Vote%: 40.43 ~ Votes: 12,992 — Chris McCrory (@ckm_news) November 17, 2019

9:05 PM: Rispone 60.4% (17,048), Edwards 39.6% (11,176) with 1% reporting.

Rispone’s election results watch party is packed wall to wall with media. Across the nation, this is the race to watch tonight. pic.twitter.com/rTJOU6UVFp — Abby Breidenbach (@AbbyBreidenbach) November 17, 2019

9:00 PM: Polls are now closed. Trump made four electric campaign appearances in the state and asked voters to send Washington a message. He predicted tonight’s results would be the first step in his 2020 reelection campaign.

8:30 PM: Polls close at the top of the hour in Louisiana:

And, here are my estimates of the raw votes Edwards (D) and Rispone (R) might need in each parish to break even statewide. #LAGOV pic.twitter.com/0P1OPLEjEc — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 17, 2019

Louisiana, 3 hours left, get out and Vote for @EddieRispone for Governor. Lower taxes and much more! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2019

.@realDonaldTrump said it best. It’s time to FIRE Liberal John Bel Edwards. Polls are open until 8 PM tonight. Go to https://t.co/5gsPBfdD6Z to find your polling location. #VoteRispone #LAGov pic.twitter.com/Yg9zyESoIL — Eddie Rispone (@EddieRispone) November 16, 2019

Get out to vote before 8 p.m.! If you're in line when the polls close, you will still be able to vote. To find your polling place go to https://t.co/HFz0L1ReoK #lagov #TeamJBE #GeauxVote https://t.co/v064dlP9eu pic.twitter.com/GoVCXFmIDl — John Bel Edwards (@JohnBelforLA) November 16, 2019