A sitting sheriff held off his challenger Saturday by about 100 votes on a night that also saw another hotly contested race in the Baton Rouge area headed for a
Incumbent Sheriff Sid Gatreaux III and incumbent Clerk of Court Doug Welborn will keep their seats in East Baton Rouge Parish. A parishwide tax proposal to support emergency services also passed in complete but unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State Office website.
East Baton Rouge Parish residents will go to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 14 to vote on the next sheriff and clerk of court in addition to selecting state representation.
The Advocate | Times-Picayune has launched its 2023 Voter Guide so citizens can hear directly from candidates in their own words about what they hope to accomplish if elected.
The Advocate | Times-Picayune has launched its 2023 Voter Guide so citizens can hear directly from candidates in their own words about what they hope to accomplish if elected.