On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Saturday, April 24, 2021, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Statewide and federal races in East Baton Rouge Parish
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Troy A. Carter (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.
This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Troy A. Carter 35.4%, Karen Carter Peterson 64.6%.
Troy A. Carter DemocratElected
55.2%48,513 votes
Karen Carter Peterson DemocratDefeated
44.8%39,297 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%
Troy A. Carter
Karen Carter Peterson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,989 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 2,585 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
87,810 votes cast; 16.8% of the 528,638 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Central Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition No. 1 of 2
Central Fire Prot. Dist. No. 4 Prop. No. 1 of 2, 5 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 71.2% voted yes and 28.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Central Fire Protection District No. 4, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana ("the Fire District"), be re-authorized to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of five (5.0) mills (the "Tax") (an estimated $993,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the entire first year, and this amount will increase if the value of property subject to taxation increases) in each calendar year on all property subject to taxation in the Fire District for a period of ten (10) years, commencing in the year 2023 to and including the year 2032, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for salaries, employee benefits, capital improvements and/or payment of debts and/or debt service associated with capital improvements within the Fire District?
YesApproved
71.2%1,333 votes
No
28.8%539 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 969 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 903 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,872 votes cast; 8.0% of the 23,847 registered voters in the area turned out.
Central Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition No. 2 of 2
Central Fire Prot. Dist. No. 4 Prop. No. 2 of 2, $32.00 Service Charge Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 72.3% voted yes and 27.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Central Fire Protection District No. 4, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana ("the Fire District"), be re-authorized to levy and collect a Service Charge not to exceed $32.00 per annum (an estimated $400,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Service Charge for the entire first year, and this amount will increase if the number of properties subject to service charge increases) from the owners of each residential or commercial structure located within the Fire District in each calendar year on all such structures in the Fire District for a period of ten (10) years, commencing in the year 2022 to, and including, the year 2031, and shall the avails or proceeds of said service charge be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities and for paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?
YesApproved
72.3%1,345 votes
No
27.7%516 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 957 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 904 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,861 votes cast; 8.0% of the 23,847 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
0% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 30%
30% to 40%
40% to 50%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.