Jindal Wins Louisiana Race, Becomes First Indian American Governor

MIAMI, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Bobby Jindal (R) became the nation's first Indian American governor Saturday, outpolling 11 rivals in Louisiana and drawing enough votes to avoid a runoff election next month.
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Peter Whoriskey

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