Elvin Sterling Jr.
Elvin Sterling Jr. was a candidate for the District 7 seat on the Metro Council of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. He was defeated in the general election on December 10, 2016.
Elections
2016
The city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, held elections for mayor and metropolitan council on December 10, 2016. A primary election took place on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 22, 2016. All 12 metropolitan council seats were up for election.[1][2] Incumbent LaMont Cole defeated Elvin Sterling Jr. in the Baton Rouge Metro District 7 general election.
Baton Rouge Metro Council District 7, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
66.71% | 5,536 | |
Democratic | Elvin Sterling Jr. | 33.29% | 2,763 | |
Total Votes | 8,299 | |||
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Results," accessed December 21, 2016 |
Baton Rouge Metro Council District 7, Primary Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
37.10% | 4,701 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
20.51% | 2,598 | |
Democratic | Hazel Bradley-Averhart | 20.28% | 2,569 | |
Libertarian | Daniel Causey II | 14.55% | 1,844 | |
Democratic | Tyronn Thomas | 7.56% | 958 | |
Total Votes | 12,670 | |||
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Results," accessed November 8, 2016 |
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See also
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Municipal elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
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