East Baton Rouge Parish votes on school boards, city courts, mayoral races and more
BATON ROUGE — Voters across East Baton Rouge Parish headed to the polls Tuesday to decide on leadership on several levels of local government, including school boards, city courts, mayoral positions, and seats on city councils.
Several areas in the parish featured on the ballot included the City of Baker, the City of Central and the City of Zachary.
With precincts closing parishwide at 8 p.m., early voting tallies and machine returns are being tabulated Tuesday evening by election officials.
Read below for election day results for East Baton Rouge Parish.
EBR School Board - District 7
Republican candidate Michael Vincent was elected to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board representing District 7.
Vincent received 39% of the vote, defeating both Hannah Amoroso and Chris Spalatin.
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Vincent brings his experience as a research scientist working on complex, challenging problems and communicating across diverse groups to the role.
EBR City Court Judge, Baker Court
In City Court, Democrat Kirk Williams won the race for Baker Court judge. He defeated Shona Boxie by winning 61% of the votes.
EBR Baker School Bd - Dist 1
EBR Baker School Bd - Dist 3
Democrat Joyce Burges was re-elected to serve on the Baker School Board representing District 3.
Burges received 52% of the vote, beating both Gerald Collins II and KeeMichael Comena Jr.
Burges will remain in her current position on the school board, where she has helped to lead efforts to rebuild Baker High School and strengthen curriculum and teaching, helping the district move to the number one spot for student growth in the state.
EBR Baker School Bd - Dist 4
Democratic candidate Monique Butler has been re-elected to serve on the Baker School Board representing District 4.
Butler received 84% of the votes, defeating Democratic candidate Shaderick Emery.
Butler will remain in her position where she has served the City of Baker School System for four years, working alongside the superintendent and administration on school governance, policymaking, and budgeting.
EBR Baker School Bd - Dist 5
Democrat Brenda Jackson was elected to serve on the Baker School Board representing District 5.
Jackson received 46% of the vote, defeating both Sherri Hill Collins and Reatha Wright.
Jackson brings 29 years of experience in public education to the role, where she worked directly with students and families. She also served two consecutive terms as the District 5 representative on the Baker City Council and serves as the President of the Future Seed Board of Directors.
Jackson will replace Clara Joseph, who previously held the position representing District 5.
EBR Central School Bd - Dist 1
For a list of all results, check out WBRZ's Election Guide here.