"Louisiana Republicans Gear Up for Governor's Office Flip: First Test Ahead"

Louisiana Republicans face their first test in their bid to win control of the governor's office, as the state holds a "jungle primary" on Saturday. The primary is likely to narrow the field to a head-to-head runoff next month. The Republican favorite is state Attorney General Jeff Landry, who has the support of the state Republican establishment and former President Donald Trump. Democrats have consolidated around former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson. Louisiana, a predominantly Republican state, has elected a Democratic governor in recent elections, but incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards is term-limited.