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East Baton Rouge Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 28, 2018. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Baton Rouge Proposition

City of Baton Rouge, 0.87 Mills - MC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.4% voted yes and 36.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30(A) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City (the "Tax") (an estimated $1,696,570 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, and shall the proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to enable the City of Baton Rouge to provide a three-platoon police system in the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge?

  • YesApproved

    63.4% 9,670 votes

  • No

    36.6% 5,580 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 13,252 votes cast at the polls in 129 precincts. The 1,998 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,250 votes cast; 11.6% of the 135,572 registered voters in the area turned out.

Educational Facilities Improvement District Proposition No. 1 of 3 (Sales Tax Renewal)

Educational Facilities Improv. Dist. Prop. 1 of 3, 0.51% S&U Tax Renewal - BOD - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 64.4% voted yes and 35.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

To assist the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (the "Board") in funding repairs and renovations, enhancing technology and construction of new classrooms and schools in the public school system in East Baton Rouge Parish Educational Facilities Improvement District, Louisiana (the "District"), as set forth in and subject to "A Plan to Improve Facilities/Technology, Discipline and Compensation in the East Baton Rouge School System" approved by the Board as revised on February 22, 2018, shall the District be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of fifty-one hundredths of one percent (0.51%) (the "Tax") (an estimated $43,900,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, (excepting food and prescription drugs), for a period of ten (10) years from the Tax's effective dates (July 1, 2019 for 0.46% and July 1, 2020 for 0.05%), with Tax proceeds (after paying costs of collection and administration) to be dedicated for the above purposes?

  • YesApproved

    64.4% 17,227 votes

  • No

    35.6% 9,515 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,798 votes cast at the polls in 167 precincts. The 3,944 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

26,742 votes cast; 11.5% of the 235,940 registered voters in the area turned out.

Educational Facilities Improvement District Proposition No. 2 of 3 (Sales Tax Renewal)

Educational Facilities Improv. Dist. Prop. 2 of 3, 0.08% S&U Tax Renewal - BOD - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.0% voted yes and 34.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

To assist the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (the "Board") in improving the educational environment in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System by improving discipline, providing alternative education and reducing truancy in the East Baton Rouge Parish Educational Facilities Improvement District, Louisiana (the "District"), as set forth in and subject to "A Plan to Improve Facilities/Technology, Discipline and Compensation in the East Baton Rouge School System" approved by the Board as revised on February 22, 2018, shall the District be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of eight hundredths of one percent (0.08%) (the ''Tax'') (an estimated $6,900,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District (excepting food and prescription drugs), for a period of ten (10) years from the Tax's effective dates (July 1, 2019 for 0.07% and July 1, 2020 for 0.01%), with Tax proceeds (after paying costs of collection and administration) to be dedicated for the above purposes?

  • YesApproved

    66.0% 17,615 votes

  • No

    34.0% 9,071 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,750 votes cast at the polls in 167 precincts. The 3,936 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

26,686 votes cast; 11.5% of the 235,940 registered voters in the area turned out.

Educational Facilities Improvement District Proposition No. 3 of 3 (Sales Tax Renewal)

Educational Facilities Improv. Dist. Prop. 3 of 3, 0.41% S&U Tax Renewal - BOD - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.3% voted yes and 29.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

To assist the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (the "Board") in increasing compensation of teachers and other school system employees in the East Baton Rouge Parish Educational Facilities Improvement District, Louisiana (the "District"), as set forth in and subject to "A Plan to Improve Facilities/Technology, Discipline and Compensation in the East Baton Rouge School System" approved by the Board as revised on February 22, 2018, shall the District be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of forty-one hundredths of one percent (0.41%) (the ''Tax") (an estimated $35,300,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District (excepting food and prescription drugs), for a period of ten (10) years from the Tax's effective date of April 1, 2019, with Tax proceeds (after paying costs of collection and administration) to be dedicated for the above purposes?

  • YesApproved

    70.3% 18,684 votes

  • No

    29.7% 7,907 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,677 votes cast at the polls in 167 precincts. The 3,914 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

26,591 votes cast; 11.5% of the 235,940 registered voters in the area turned out.

St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 of 2

St. George FPD No. 2 Prop. No. 1 of 2, 2 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.6% voted yes and 31.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 ("the District"), Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 19 of the 1974 Constitution of Louisiana, Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to extend the levy and collection of the 2.00 mills annual ad valorem tax ("the Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District presently authorized to be levied by the District through December 31, 2024 pursuant to an election held on May 2, 2015 for an additional ten (10) years up to and including the year 2034 (an estimated $2,000,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year, and this amount will increase if the value of property subject to taxation increases), and shall the avails or proceeds of the Tax be used entirely and exclusively for capital improvements for, and the general operation of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 and within St. George Fire Protection District No. 2?

  • YesApproved

    68.6% 5,343 votes

  • No

    31.4% 2,445 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,248 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 1,540 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,788 votes cast; 11.5% of the 68,628 registered voters in the area turned out.

St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition No. 2 of 2

St. George FPD No. 2 Prop. No. 2 of 2, 1.25 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.7% voted yes and 31.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 ("the District"), Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 19 of the 1974 Constitution of Louisiana, Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to extend the levy and collection of the 1.25 mills annual ad valorem tax ("the Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District presently authorized to be levied by the District through December 31, 2024 pursuant to an election held on May 2, 2015 for an additional ten (10) years up to and including the year 2034 (an estimated $1,250,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year, and this amount will increase if the value of property subject to taxation increases), and shall the avails or proceeds of the Tax be used entirely and exclusively for capital improvements for, and the general operation of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 and within St. George Fire Protection District No. 2?

  • YesApproved

    68.7% 5,343 votes

  • No

    31.3% 2,435 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,244 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 1,534 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,778 votes cast; 11.5% of the 68,628 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

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Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.