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East Baton Rouge Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 8, 2018, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 2

Dadrius Lanus (Democrat) won with 61.0% of the vote.

  • Dadrius Lanus DemocratElected

    61.0% 3,616 votes

  • Vereta Lee DemocratDefeated

    39.0% 2,313 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Dadrius Lanus
Vereta Lee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,996 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 933 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,929 votes cast; 24.0% of the 26,336 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 7, Zachary Community

"Beth" Kimmell (Republican) won with 51.5% of the vote.

  • "Beth" Kimmell RepublicanElected

    51.5% 203 votes

  • Jennifer Boyd RepublicanDefeated

    48.5% 191 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Beth" Kimmell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 306 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 88 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

394 votes cast; 25.3% of the 1,647 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Central

Council Member(s) at Large, City of Central

Aaron K. McKinney (Republican) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Aaron K. McKinney RepublicanElected

    57.6% 3,591 votes

  • Ryan Meador RepublicanDefeated

    42.4% 2,643 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Aaron K. McKinney
Ryan Meador
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,509 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 725 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,234 votes cast; 31.7% of the 20,638 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District 5, City of Central

Briton Myer (Republican) won with 59.8% of the vote.

  • Briton Myer RepublicanElected

    59.8% 875 votes

  • Charles Lee Hinton RepublicanDefeated

    40.2% 587 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Briton Myer
Charles Lee Hinton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,258 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 204 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,462 votes cast; 37.8% of the 3,930 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

City Constable, City Court, City of Baton Rouge

Terrica Williams (Democrat) won with 56.9% of the vote.

  • Terrica Williams DemocratElected

    56.9% 19,016 votes

  • Gordon "Trey" Bargas RepublicanDefeated

    43.1% 14,375 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Terrica Williams
Gordon "Trey" Bargas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 26,815 votes cast at the polls in 129 precincts. The 6,576 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

33,391 votes cast; 25.0% of the 137,654 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in East Baton Rouge Parish

Secretary of State

Kyle Ardoin (Republican) won with 59.3% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Kyle Ardoin 50.1%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 49.9%.

  • Kyle Ardoin RepublicanElected

    59.3% 306,568 votes

  • "Gwen" Collins-Greenup DemocratDefeated

    40.7% 210,085 votes

By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kyle Ardoin
"Gwen" Collins-Greenup
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 57,928 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 14,821 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

516,653 votes cast; 17.7% of the 2,999,729 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 Proposition

East Side Fire Protection Dist. No. 5, 10 Mills Renewal - MC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 74.8% voted yes and 25.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall East Side Fire Protection District No. 5 of East Baton Rouge Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under Article VI, Sections 19, 30, and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution, Part I of Chapter 7 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, Louisiana Revised Statute 40:1501, and all other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to adopt a resolution providing for the renewal of, and renew, the levy and collection of the ad valorem property tax of ten (10) mills (the "Tax"), expiring in tax year 2018, in each calendar year on property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, commencing in year 2019 and annually thereafter to and including year 2028, which estimated amount of such Tax reasonably expected to be collected is approximately $882,835.40 for each entire year of the levy, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?

  • YesApproved

    74.8% 1,536 votes

  • No

    25.2% 517 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 1,704 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,053 votes cast; 23.8% of the 8,784 registered voters in the area turned out.

Melrose Place Crime Prevention District Proposition

Melrose Place Crime Prevention Dist., $150/$750 Parcel Fee - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.6% voted yes and 22.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

After the expiration of the current parcel fee, shall Melrose Place Crime Prevention District (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) on each improved residential parcel and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) on each improved commercial parcel in the District for 10 years beginning in 2020 and ending in 2029 for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel, beautification of the public spaces, and promoting and encouraging beautification of private spaces within the District pursuant to La. R.S. 33:9097.4 and La. R.S. 33:9099.1 (an estimated $56,250 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial levy), which parcel fee may be increased up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200) per residential parcel and one thousand dollars ($1,000) per commercial parcel, if the Board of Commissioners of the District determines that said increase is necessary to meet increased costs of services?

  • YesApproved

    77.6% 173 votes

  • No

    22.4% 50 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 197 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223 votes cast; 37.9% of the 609 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Capital Improvements District Proposition

PW Capital Improvements Dist., 0.50% S&U Tax - MC - 30 Yrs.

Passed: 60.9% voted yes and 39.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District ("District") be authorized to levy a one-half of one percent (0.50%) sales tax (the "Sales Tax") (an estimated $46,000,000 is reasonably expected to be collected for one entire year), for 30 years, commencing April 1, 2019, to and including March 31, 2049, and shall the proceeds thereof be used (A) (i) to construct or improve roads, including drainage projects and traffic synchronization, within the cities of Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary and the Parish of East Baton Rouge (the "Parish"), (ii) to improve existing corridors to increase mobility, including signal synchronization and sidewalks, and (iii) to construct community enhancement projects, including drainage, lights and sidewalks, within the cities of Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary and the Parish, and (B) to improve the Advanced Traffic Management Center, such improvements prioritized (i) within the Parish and Baton Rouge as described in the MovEBR Plan dated August 8, 2018, and (ii) within Baker, Zachary and Central, as determined by the applicable governing authority, and shall the aforementioned political subdivisions be authorized to fund proceeds of the Sales Tax into bonds as permitted by the laws of Louisiana?

  • YesApproved

    60.9% 44,680 votes

  • No

    39.1% 28,690 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 58,628 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 14,742 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

73,370 votes cast; 26.0% of the 287,301 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition (Mental Health Treatment Center)

PW Prop. (Mental Health Treatment Center), 1.5 Mills - MC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 67.7% voted yes and 32.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge (the "Parish") be authorized to levy a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish (the "Tax") (an estimated $6,000,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, and shall the proceeds of the Tax (after paying necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of operating and maintaining a treatment center that will provide mental health and substance abuse services, and providing funds for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith?

  • YesApproved

    67.7% 49,565 votes

  • No

    32.3% 23,676 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 58,505 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 14,736 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

73,241 votes cast; 26.0% of the 287,301 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.