Former President Donald Trump secured victory in Louisiana on Tuesday, marking his third consecutive presidential election win in the state and boosting his total electoral vote count by eight. The state’s support for Trump can be attributed not only to voter backing but also to his strong network of influential political figures from Louisiana, which includes House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Governor Jeff Landry.

In Louisiana, the Republican Party has established a significant foothold, currently holding every statewide elected office and having control over the legislature. Since 1996, the GOP presidential nominee has prevailed in each election cycle within the state. Trump’s performance in Louisiana has been notably consistent; he received approximately 58% of the votes in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. As the clock struck 9:00 p.m. EST, the results were confirmed and Trump was declared the winner.