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    Rubia Garcia says Louisiana Democrats need more fighters. She wants to be one in the 5th District.

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    John Day says Louisiana Democrats need a fighter, not a protest candidate, in bid to take on Clay Higgins

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    Paul Sawyer wins House District 69 seat as Angela Roberts posts stronger-than-expected Democratic showing

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