New poll: See what East Baton Rouge mayoral candidates residents are supporting
Oct 22, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A poll shows the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayoral Race results if it happened early.
According to JMC Analytics and Polling, a survey was conducted on Oct. 12 and 13 by FuturePAC. About 670 Louisiana residents were asked four questions regarding the EBR mayoral race.
The survey was given to residents around East Baton Rouge Parish, including North Baton Rouge, Central, Zachary, Mid City, southeast Baton Rouge, South Baton Rouge and Sherwood Forest. A variety of races and political parties were a part of the polling group. Check out the questions and the results below.
If the election for the Mayor-President were held today, which candidate would you support?
"Ted" James, Democrat — 29%
Sharon Weston-Broome, Democrat — 28%
Emile "Sid" Edwards, Republican — 22%
Steve Myers, Republican — 2%
"Tammy" Cook, Republican — 1.3%
Nathaniel Hearn, Republican — 0.9%
Ryan "Badd Biddness" Carter, Independent — 0.7%
William "Champagne" Roundtree, Independent — 0.4%
Undecided — 16%
If there were a runoff election for Mayor-President, which candidate would you support?
"Ted" James, Democrat — 43%
Sharon Weston-Broome, Democrat — 33%
Undecided — 24%
If there were a runoff election for Mayor-President, which candidate would you support?
Sharon Weston-Broome, Democrat — 50%
Emile "Sid" Edwards, Republican — 38%
Undecided — 12%
If there were a runoff election for Mayor-President, which candidate would you support?
"Ted" James, Democrat — 52%
Emile "Sid" Edwards, Republican — 33%
Undecided — 15%
Two candidates share plans, goals if elected as Baton Rouge City Constable
Early voting will be held from Friday, Oct. 18 to Tuesday, Oct. 29. Sunday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 27, are excluded from this period. Voting hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The presidential election, local open primaries and congressional races are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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