Election Results and Trends in Baton Rouge, LA
In the last Presidential election, Baton Rouge, LA voted predominantly Democrat, with 55.5% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 42.5% of voters in Baton Rouge voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.0%. Based on these voting patterns, Baton Rouge is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 163rd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Baton Rouge ranks 170th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Baton Rouge has shown mixed voting trends. While Louisiana generally leans conservative, Baton Rouge has been more competitive. Bill Clinton (D) won in 1996, followed by Republicans: George W. Bush (R) in 2000 and 2004, John McCain (R) in 2008, Mitt Romney (R) in 2012. In 2016, East Baton Rouge Parish narrowly favored Hillary Clinton (D), and in 2020, Joe Biden (D) lost narrowly to Donald Trump (R). This highlights a relative balance between conservative and liberal voting preferences.
Local Elections
City-level elections in Baton Rouge reflect a complex interplay between conservative and liberal forces. Mayoral races have seen a more competitive field with Democrat and Republican officeholders. While the city has elected Republican mayors, such as Bobby Simpson and Melvin "Kip" Holden (a Democrat who switched parties), Baton Rouge also elected its first Democrat female mayor, Sharon Weston Broome, in 2016. The City Council's composition has also fluctuated, mirroring the city's diverse political landscape.
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