"The Changing Political Landscape in Louisiana: Democrats Lose House Legislature, Republicans Gain Supermajorities"

Louisiana Democrats faced an uphill battle in the State Legislature elections as they were not even contesting the majority of districts due to a lack of candidates. Their best hope for success rested on Shawn Wilson forcing a runoff against Republican Jeff Landry in the open primary for governor, but Landry won a majority of the primary vote, eliminating the need for a runoff. This exposed the Democratic Party's internal divisions, low fundraising, and disenchanted voter base. Republicans are now poised to unite a conservative government led by Landry.