Louisiana carries with it 9 electoral votes. Polls in the state are open on Election Day November 4, 2008 from 7 am to 9 pm. Louisiana is considered a reliable "red" state. But Democratic Presidential candidates have won the state in past elections. Bill Clinton won in 1992 and 1996 and Jimmy Carter won in 1976. Current polls show GOP nominee John McCain with a comfortable lead over Democratic nominee Barack Obama and the state is considered a safe bet as a Republican state on election day.

Two districts in Louisiana will see the results of primary run-offs tonight, with the general election on those districts taking place on December 6. Democrat William Jefferson is facing opposition from Republican Helena Moreno.CNN.com: Democrats try to build on 36-seat House majority

• 2004: George W. Bush
• 2000: George W. Bush
• 1996: Bill Clinton
• 1992: Bill Clinton

• CNN.com: Follow the National Exit Polls

• RealClearPolitics: Louisiana: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster: 2008 Louisiana Presidential General Election

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