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Kevin and Alissa McCartney, left, carry their daughter Addison, 8 weeks, while in line to vote at the Gas Utility office on Zachary-Deerford Rd.,Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Commissioners at the precinct said turnout has been consistently heavy since polls opened at 6:30 a.m.

In the Nov. 8 general election, voters will choose a new president, a new senator from ถถา๕h, a new Baton Rouge mayor and much more.

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BATON ROUGE MAYOR

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Candidates answer moderator questions during a mayoral candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Monday at the State Archives Building.

While 12 candidates qualified in July to replace departing three-term Mayor-President Kip Holden, five candidates have emerged as the leading contenders (click each highlighted name for a candidate profile):

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Rounding out the field are Beverly Amador (other party), Republican R.J. "Smokie" Bourgeois,ฬLibertarian Rufus Craig,ฬRepublican Braylon Hyde,ฬDemocrat Greg LaFleur, Democrat Byron Sharper,ฬCade Williams (no party listed).


EAST BATON ROUGE METRO COUNCIL

East Baton Rouge Metro Council Districts

Click each highlighted race for an election overview; more will be added:

  • Metro-Council District 3

(Note:ฬChandler Loupe is uncontested in District 3 after his opponent dropped out.)ฬ


U.S. SENATEฬ

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U.S. Senate candidates met Thursday night at LSU on coastal restoration policy. From left to right, John Fleming, R-Minden; Rob Maness, R-Madisonville; Caroline Fayard, D-New Orleans; Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette; and Foster Campbell, D-Bossier City.

While 24 candidates qualified in July to replace departing U.S. Sen. David Vitter, several candidates have emerged as the leading contenders (click each highlighted name for a candidate profile):

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2


CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3


CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6


CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

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  • : Registrars, homestead exemptions
  • : Key amendment on tuition authority
  • : Mixed bag on fiscal amendments

EBR TAX PROPOSALS

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KEY ASCENSION RACES

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KEY LIVINGSTON RACES

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KEY POINTE COUPEE RACE

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KEY LAFAYETTE RACES

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