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, May 16, 2026, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Judge, Family Court, Election Section 3, Division A
Caulette "Twin" Jackson Guillard (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.
Caulette "Twin" Jackson Guillard DemocratElected
51.3%18,410 votes
Joseph Cataldie RepublicanDefeated
48.7%17,483 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%
Caulette "Twin" Jackson Guillard
Joseph Cataldie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 24,044 votes cast at the polls in 82 precincts. The 11,849 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
35,893 votes cast; 36.2% of the 104,469 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in East Baton Rouge Parish
U.S. Senator (Democratic primary)
No one got a majority, so "Jamie" Davis (Democrat) and Gary Crockett (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: "Jamie" Davis 50.0%, Gary Crockett 28.3%, Nicholas "Nick" Albares 21.6%.
"Jamie" Davis DemocratIn runoff
47.4%163,549 votes
Gary Crockett DemocratIn runoff
26.3%90,791 votes
Nicholas "Nick" Albares DemocratDefeated
26.2%90,498 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%
"Jamie" Davis
Gary Crockett
Nicholas "Nick" Albares
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 36,861 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 18,259 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
344,838 votes cast; 20.7% of the 1,884,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
U.S. Senator (Republican primary)
No one got a majority, so Julia Letlow (Republican) and John Fleming (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Julia Letlow 34.9%, John Fleming 27.7%, "Bill" Cassidy 35.4%, Mark Spencer 2.0%.
Julia Letlow RepublicanIn runoff
44.8%179,903 votes
John Fleming RepublicanIn runoff
28.3%113,437 votes
"Bill" Cassidy RepublicanDefeated
24.8%99,496 votes
Mark Spencer RepublicanDefeated
2.1%8,338 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%
Julia Letlow
John Fleming
"Bill" Cassidy
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 25,838 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 12,192 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
401,174 votes cast; 21.7% of the 1,866,065 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Fire Protection District No. 6 Proposition
Fire Protection District No. 6, 5 Mills Continuation - BOC - 9 Yrs.
Passed: 29.8% voted yes and 70.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 6, also known as Fire Protection District Six, in East Baton Rouge Parish (the "District"), pursuant to Louisiana law and the Constitution, be authorized to continue the levy and collection of the ad valorem property tax of five (5) mills in each calendar year on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of nine (9) years, commencing in and including the year 2026 to and including the year 2034 (the "Tax"), which estimated amount of such Tax reasonably expected to be collected from such Tax continuation is approximately $351,194.50 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 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants within the District?
Yes
29.8%1,167 votes
NoDefeated
70.2%2,752 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 2,809 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 1,110 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,919 votes cast; 41.5% of the 9,741 registered voters in the area turned out.
Forest Heights Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District Proposition
Shall the Forest Heights Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District ("District"), be authorized to continue the levy and collect the annual parcel fee of two hundred twenty dollars ($220.00) per parcel for each residential structure within the District for ten (10) years, beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2035, as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.25; the governing authority of the district may increase the amount of the parcel fee without election, by a duly adopted resolution of the board and not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per parcel per year; with the proceeds of said parcel fee (after deducting administrative costs) to be used to aid in crime prevention, enhancing the security, improvements, beautification and for the overall betterment of the District; an estimated $40,260.00 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial levy, and all related matters as set forth in La. R.S. 33:9097.25 and then being continued in the same manner as its imposition, if the Board of Commissioners determines that said continuation is necessary to meet the needs of the District?
YesApproved
54.5%108 votes
No
45.5%90 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 123 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 75 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
198 votes cast; 49.0% of the 406 registered voters in the area turned out.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil service by law
Passed: 21.6% voted yes and 78.4% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 15.2%, No 84.8%.
What the ballot said
"Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service?" (Amends Article X, Section 2(B))
Yes
21.6%173,508 votes
NoDefeated
78.4%630,420 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 69,315 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 32,348 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
803,928 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 2
To grant St. George community school system the authority to operate a school system
Passed: 36.0% voted yes and 64.0% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 31.5%, No 68.5%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted parishes for purposes of Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana, including purposes related to the minimum foundation program, funding for certain school books and instructional materials, and the raising of certain local revenues for the support of elementary and secondary schools? (Amends Article VIII, Section 13(D)(1))
Yes
36.0%287,643 votes
NoDefeated
64.0%511,861 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 69,774 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 32,492 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
799,504 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 3
To fund a teacher pay raise by paying down debt of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana
Passed: 42.0% voted yes and 58.0% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 34.4%, No 65.6%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to fund a $2,250 teacher pay raise and $1,125 support staff pay raise by utilizing the remaining savings from paying down the debt of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana with monies from certain constitutional funds? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 10.8(A)(1), (2), and (4), (B), and (C)(1); Adds Article VII, Section 10.17; Repeals Article VII, Sections 10(F)(4)(d), 10.1, 10.8(A)(3) and (C)(3), and 10.16(A)(9))
Yes
42.0%340,399 votes
NoDefeated
58.0%470,903 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 69,644 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 32,407 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
811,302 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 4
To provide authority for a parish to classify and authorize exemptions relative to ad valorem taxes
Passed: 33.9% voted yes and 66.1% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 25.9%, No 74.1%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow a parish to reduce or exempt property tax on property held as business inventory and to provide for the classification of Public Service Property? (Amends Article VII, Sections 10.15(F)(1) and 18(A) and (B); Adds Article VII, Sections 20.1, 20.2, and 21(P))
Yes
33.9%272,540 votes
NoDefeated
66.1%530,878 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 68,999 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 32,347 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
803,418 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 5
To change the mandatory retirement age of judges from 70 to 75 years of age
Passed: 23.4% voted yes and 76.6% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: Yes 18.5%, No 81.5%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from seventy to seventy-five, provided that a judge may continue to serve to complete a term of office? (Amends Article V, Section 23(B))
Yes
23.4%188,782 votes
NoDefeated
76.6%618,183 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 69,430 votes cast at the polls in 219 precincts. The 32,475 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
806,965 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 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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15% to 30%
30% to 45%
45% to 60%
60% to 75%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.