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East Baton Rouge Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 10, 2022, 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 4

Shashonnie Steward (Democrat) won with 71.0% of the vote.

  • Shashonnie Steward DemocratElected

    71.0% 3,144 votes

  • Monique Wicks Robinson DemocratDefeated

    29.0% 1,283 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%
Shashonnie Steward
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,060 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 1,367 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,427 votes cast; 19.6% of the 23,825 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 7

Michael Gaudet (Republican) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Michael Gaudet RepublicanElected

    51.4% 2,344 votes

  • "Cathy" Carmichael DemocratDefeated

    48.6% 2,220 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%
Michael Gaudet
"Cathy" Carmichael
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,127 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 1,437 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,564 votes cast; 18.9% of the 24,779 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 8

"Katie" Kennison (Democrat) won with 52.7% of the vote.

  • "Katie" Kennison DemocratElected

    52.7% 3,935 votes

  • Connie Bernard RepublicanDefeated

    47.3% 3,530 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%
"Katie" Kennison
Connie Bernard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,654 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 2,811 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,465 votes cast; 22.9% of the 33,914 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 9

Patrick Martin (Republican) won with 69.0% of the vote.

  • Patrick Martin RepublicanElected

    69.0% 3,991 votes

  • Pamela Taylor Johnson DemocratDefeated

    31.0% 1,791 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%
Patrick Martin
Pamela Taylor Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,501 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 2,281 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,782 votes cast; 22.8% of the 26,344 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Zachary

Mayor, City of Zachary

David McDavid (Republican) won with 54.6% of the vote.

  • David McDavid RepublicanElected

    54.6% 3,172 votes

  • Francis Nezianya No partyDefeated

    45.4% 2,641 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%
David McDavid
Francis Nezianya
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,925 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 1,888 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,813 votes cast; 43.2% of the 13,648 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, City of Zachary

Darryl "Schuster" Lawrence, Sr. (Independent) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • Darryl "Schuster" Lawrence, Sr. IndependentElected

    53.2% 3,074 votes

  • Justin Nevels IndependentDefeated

    46.8% 2,699 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%
Darryl "Schuster" Lawrence, Sr.
Justin Nevels
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,894 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 1,879 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,773 votes cast; 43.2% of the 13,648 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District 1, City of Zachary

Brandy Westmoreland (Republican) won with 52.3% of the vote.

  • Brandy Westmoreland RepublicanElected

    52.3% 646 votes

  • Freida Morris IndependentDefeated

    47.7% 589 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%
Brandy Westmoreland
Freida Morris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 850 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 385 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,235 votes cast; 45.8% of the 2,775 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District 4, City of Zachary

James Graves (Republican) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • James Graves RepublicanElected

    54.2% 537 votes

  • Sharon "Mrs. T" Turner DemocratDefeated

    45.8% 454 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%
James Graves
Sharon "Mrs. T" Turner
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 611 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 380 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

991 votes cast; 39.3% of the 2,576 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District 5, City of Zachary

Jennifer Boyd (Republican) won with 50.3% of the vote.

  • Jennifer Boyd RepublicanElected

    50.3% 578 votes

  • Lael Montgomery DemocratDefeated

    49.7% 571 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%
Jennifer Boyd
Lael Montgomery
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 775 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 374 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,149 votes cast; 42.1% of the 2,805 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 1st Circuit, 2nd Dist., Subdist. 1, Div. B

Hunter Greene (Republican) won with 54.4% of the vote.

  • Hunter Greene RepublicanElected

    54.4% 30,269 votes

  • "Don" Johnson DemocratDefeated

    45.6% 25,376 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%
Hunter Greene
"Don" Johnson
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 36,097 votes cast at the polls in 174 precincts. The 19,548 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

55,645 votes cast; 23.5% of the 243,869 registered voters in the area turned out.

District Judge, 19th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. G

Gail Horne Ray (Democrat) won with 53.4% of the vote.

  • Gail Horne Ray DemocratElected

    53.4% 13,380 votes

  • "Steve" Myers RepublicanDefeated

    46.6% 11,679 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%
Gail Horne Ray
"Steve" Myers
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 16,302 votes cast at the polls in 77 precincts. The 8,757 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

25,059 votes cast; 25.6% of the 100,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

City Judge, City Court, City of Zachary

David Conachen (Republican) won with 55.7% of the vote.

  • David Conachen RepublicanElected

    55.7% 3,205 votes

  • John C. Hopewell III DemocratDefeated

    44.3% 2,545 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%
David Conachen
John C. Hopewell III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,867 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 1,883 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,750 votes cast; 43.2% of the 13,648 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in East Baton Rouge Parish

PSC, District 3

Davante Lewis (Democrat) won with 59.5% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Davante Lewis 64.9%, Lambert C. Boissiere III 35.1%.

  • Davante Lewis DemocratElected

    59.5% 53,001 votes

  • Lambert C. Boissiere III DemocratDefeated

    40.5% 36,098 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%
Davante Lewis
Lambert C. Boissiere III
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 19,230 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 9,222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

89,099 votes cast; 15.3% of the 620,430 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Melrose East Crime Prevention District Proposition (Renewal)

Melrose East Crime Prevention District, $200 Parcel Fee Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 75.0% voted yes and 25.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Melrose East Crime Prevention District ("District") be authorized to renew its annual parcel fee of up to $200 per improved residential parcel and an initial parcel fee of up to $500 per improved commercial parcel located in the District for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2023 and ending in 2032, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of District residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for all purposes set forth in La. R.S. 33:9097.7 and be authorized to increase the initial parcel fee on improved commercial parcels by not more than 5% per year (an estimated $75,100 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial levy)?

  • YesApproved

    75.0% 60 votes

  • No

    25.0% 20 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 53 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

80 votes cast; 6.7% of the 1,277 registered voters in the area turned out.

Old Jefferson Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition

Old Jefferson Crime Prevent. and Imp. Dist., $100 Parcel Fee - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 55.7% voted yes and 44.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Old Jefferson Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District"), be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee on each improved and unimproved parcel located within the District for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2023 and ending in 2032, with an initial fee of $100 per parcel and shall the District be authorized to increase the parcel fee one time each subsequent calendar year by an amount not to exceed 5% of the amount of the fee imposed the previous calendar year provided the fee shall not exceed $150 and the parcel fee for owners of lots granted the Louisiana Special Assessment Level pursuant to Article VI, Section 18(G)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana shall be 50% of the parcel fee levied and collected on other lots, with the proceeds of the parcel fee to be used to aid in crime prevention, to enhance security, to provide for an increase in security patrols and to provide for the overall betterment of the District and for the purposes provided by Act 106 (2022) (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the initial levy is $79,750.00)?

  • YesApproved

    55.7% 162 votes

  • No

    44.3% 129 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 245 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 46 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

291 votes cast; 21.4% of the 1,392 registered voters in the area turned out.

Law Enforcement District Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Parishwide Law Enforcement District, 6.90 Mills Renewal - Sheriff - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 64.8% voted yes and 35.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt a resolution providing for such levy and collection, of a special ad valorem tax of six and ninety hundredths (6.90) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the "Tax") (an estimated $35,138,325 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, beginning with the tax collection for the year 2024, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2033, with the proceeds of said Tax to be used for operational purposes of the District?

  • YesApproved

    64.8% 39,649 votes

  • No

    35.2% 21,502 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 40,201 votes cast at the polls in 213 precincts. The 20,950 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

61,151 votes cast; 21.7% of the 292,700 registered voters in the area turned out.

Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition (Renewal)

Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement Dist., $75.00 Parcel Fee Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.6% voted yes and 29.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District"), be authorized to renew the annual parcel fee within the District for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2024 and ending in 2033, of $75.00 for each developed lot upon which is situated a single-family residence and be authorized to increase the parcel fee once, not less than five years after approval of the parcel fee, provided the amount of the increased parcel fee does not exceed $200 per parcel as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.14, with the proceeds of the parcel fee to be used to promote and encourage beautification, security and overall betterment of the District (an estimated $121,350.00 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?

  • YesApproved

    70.6% 622 votes

  • No

    29.4% 259 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 622 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 259 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

881 votes cast; 28.1% of the 3,296 registered voters in the area turned out.

Sagefield Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition

Sagefield Crime Prevent. and Imp. Dist., $120 Parcel Fee - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.1% voted yes and 22.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Sagefield Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District") be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee of $120 on each improved and unimproved parcel within the District for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2023 and ending in 2032, with the proceeds of the parcel fee to be used to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of the District's residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and to add to the overall betterment of the District by providing for beautification and other improvements within the District (an estimated $19,200.00 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?

  • YesApproved

    77.1% 64 votes

  • No

    22.9% 19 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 62 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

83 votes cast; 29.5% of the 312 registered voters in the area turned out.

Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District Proposition (Renewal)

Sherwood Forest Crime Prev. & Nbrhd. Imp. Dist., $100 Parcel Fee Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 78.7% voted yes and 21.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a parcel fee on each improved and unimproved parcel within the District for a period of ten years, beginning in 2024 and ending in 2033, in the amount of $100 for the first five years which may be increased up to an additional $100 after 2028 all as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.19, with the proceeds of said parcel fee (after deducting the reasonable and necessary costs of collecting said fee) to be used to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and to serve the needs of the residents of the District by funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the District (an estimated $304,200 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial levy)?

  • YesApproved

    78.7% 1,156 votes

  • No

    21.3% 313 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 996 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 473 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,469 votes cast; 28.2% of the 5,353 registered voters in the area turned out.

St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition

St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, 4.00 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.5% voted yes and 36.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 4.00 mills ("the Tax") in each calendar year on all property subject to taxation in the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a period of ten (10) years, commencing in the year 2023 to and including the year 2032 (an estimated $4,000,000 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), and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities, equipment and personnel of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 within St. George Fire Protection District No. 2?

  • YesApproved

    63.5% 9,602 votes

  • No

    36.5% 5,525 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 9,688 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 5,439 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,127 votes cast; 21.0% of the 74,387 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Requires U.S. citizenship in order to register and vote in Louisiana

Passed: 73.4% voted yes and 26.6% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 67.2%, No 32.8%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to provide that no person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be allowed to register and vote in this state? (Amends Article I, Section 10)

  • YesApproved

    73.4% 314,678 votes

  • No

    26.6% 113,808 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 41,004 votes cast at the polls in 213 precincts. The 21,093 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

428,486 votes cast; 14.5% of the 3,026,131 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Requires Senate confirmation of gubernatorially appointed members of the State Civil Service Comm.

Passed: 70.9% voted yes and 29.1% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 67.8%, No 32.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to make appointed members of the State Civil Service Commission subject to confirmation by the Louisiana Senate? (Amends Article X, Section 3(B)(1) and (C))

  • YesApproved

    70.9% 300,635 votes

  • No

    29.1% 123,250 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 40,479 votes cast at the polls in 213 precincts. The 20,975 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

423,885 votes cast; 14.5% of the 3,026,131 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Requires Senate confirmation of certain members of the State Police Comm.

Passed: 72.0% voted yes and 28.0% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 69.8%, No 30.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to make appointed members of the State Police Commission subject to confirmation by the Louisiana Senate? (Amends Article X, Section 43(C))

  • YesApproved

    72.0% 305,007 votes

  • No

    28.0% 118,538 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 40,422 votes cast at the polls in 213 precincts. The 20,993 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

423,545 votes cast; 14.5% of the 3,026,131 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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