Republican Billy Tauzin Concedes to Democrat in Congressional Race in LA

Door. Ass. Bang.

Republican Billy Tauzin Concedes to Democrat in Congressional Race in Louisiana
The Associated Press
Published: Dec 8, 2004

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) - Republican Billy Tauzin III conceded a narrow loss to succeed his retiring father in the House after a runoff election in Cajun country.

After an examination by Terrebonne Parish, Tauzin lost by 569 votes to Democrat Charles Melancon in Saturday's runoff, according to the secretary of state's office. The final tally was 57,611 for Melancon to 57,042 for Tauzin.

Tauzin's campaign issued a statement Tuesday in which he congratulated Melancon and offered his assistance. Tauzin said he would remain active in his Thibodaux community in the 3rd Congressional District along Louisiana's swampy southern coast.

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he raised funds for him, & sent emails to his supporters on Melancon's behalf.

Go Wes!

I'm SO glum today, I can hardly stand up. This does help. A little.

When Tauzin said that he wasn't conceding on election night, i was afraid that the Republicans were going to try to steal another election. I'm glad Tauzin finally conceded and that this is over.

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

in Louisiana