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Was David Vitter the first Republican to represent Louisiana in the Senate after reconstruction?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was not a senator

  • This is a trick question

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Yes, David Vitter was the first Republican senator from Louisiana since Reconstruction. He was elected in 2004, defeating Democrat incumbent John Breaux. Vitter served in the Senate until 2017.
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