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Did David Vitter win or lose the gubernatorial election?

  • He lost

  • He won

  • He did not compete

  • It was a draw

Answer

Vitter lost the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial election to John Bel Edwards. Vitter had served as a Republican U.S. Senator from Louisiana from 2005 to 2016, and was considered the favorite to win the election. However, he was defeated by Edwards, a Democrat, in a runoff election. Edwards' victory was seen as an upset, as Vitter had been leading in the polls throughout the campaign.
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