Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards was who they were talking about who had defeated then-U.

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/12/16/jim-beam-columnlooking-back-at-2016-politics/

Gov. John Bel Edwards said President Joe Biden approved his request Wednesday for the declaration.

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/09/27/la-receives-federal-approval-of-emergency-declaration-over-saltwater-intrustion/

In the Louisiana governor’s race, 30% of those surveyed chose Landry, followed by Democrat Shawn Wilson, the former transportation secretary for Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, with 20%.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/07/18/louisiana-house-overrides-democrat-governors-veto-ban-transitioning-minors/

John Day' in the City of New OrleansGovernor John Bel Edwards said the late musician deserved the honor for "embodying the culture of the state from New Orleans to the Bayou."

Source: https://710keel.com/ixp/160/p/famous-people-buried-louisiana/

“Justin’s passing touches so many people who knew him well and respected his intellect and boundless enthusiasm for his work,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a statement.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/05/21/justin-ehrenwerth-colby-grad-and-member-of-obama-legal-team-dies-at-44/

Many were shocked by this new law, because it quickly and quietly passed the Louisiana legislature, and was quietly signed by Governor John Bel Edwards.

Source: https://710keel.com/louisiana-adult-site-id-law-expected-to-face-legal-challenges/