 Under Louisiana's jungle primary system, all candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of their party affiliation.On October 24, 1987 Roemer and Edwards took the two highest popular vote counts and as neither took over 50% a runoff was schedule, but Edwards withdrew causing the runoff's cancellation.This election is currently the most recent worst performance of a Republican in Louisiana's gubernatorial election with Representative Bob Livingston taking only 18.49% of the vote.