Senator David Vitter is closing in on State Representative John Bel Edwards in the gubernatorial race, that according to the latest poll by Hayride / Marbleport. According to the political website Hayride.com, Edwards leads with 48% to Vitter's 42.

Also from The Hayride poll of 978 likely voters:

"David Vitter has moved 19 points up from 23 on primary election night to 42. By contrast, Edwards while flirting with the magic 50 number, has moved 8 points."

And, according to the poll, that has a lot to do with geography:

"North Louisiana has come home to Vitter. He maintains strong lead in North Louisiana and Lake Charles. Baton Rouge and Lafayette remain the battle ground. Republicans in Baton Rouge are the last group to come around."

The survey's racial breakdown is 71% white, 27% black, which is in line with expected voter turnout.

To see the complete poll breakdown, including the governor's race and related topics, JUST CLICK HERE!

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