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Laura White Adams
2021 - Present
2028
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Laura White Adams (Republican Party) is a member of the Baton Rouge Metro Council in Louisiana, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Adams (Republican Party) won re-election to the Baton Rouge Metro Council to represent District 11 in Louisiana outright in the primary on November 5, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Adams was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a Presbyterian.[1]
Adams obtained a B.A. in journalism and a masters of public administration from Louisiana State University. Her professional experience includes working as the director of advancement at Parkview Baptist School, on the development team at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, as director of advancement at St. Luke's Episcopal Day School, and as the owner of Blooming Maternity & Gifts. She has also been a legislative assistant to Senator Mike Branch. She is affiliated with the LSU Alumni Association. She also spearheaded the LSU license plate scholarship program.[1]
Adams is also a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and director of vacation bible school at First Presbyterian Church. She was the vice president of education & chairman of the 2018 National Philanthropy Day for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She is a board member on the Baton Rouge High School Foundation, a member of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, a board member of the Elan Cotillion, a member of the LSU Association of Past Student Body Presidents, a board member of the LSU Arden O French Leadership Academy, and a 2018 outstanding alumnus of the Tri Delta Sorority.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2024)
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for East Baton Rouge Metro Council District 11
Incumbent Laura White Adams won election outright against Pennie May Landry in the primary for East Baton Rouge Metro Council District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laura White Adams (R) | 67.3 | 10,645 |
 | Pennie May Landry (Unaffiliated)  | 32.7 | 5,172 | |
| Total votes: 15,817 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Adams in this election.
2023
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2023
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
General election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68
Dixon McMakin defeated Belinda Davis in the general election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68 on November 18, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dixon McMakin (R) | 56.6 | 4,736 |
 | Belinda Davis (D) | 43.4 | 3,625 | |
| Total votes: 8,361 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68
Dixon McMakin and Belinda Davis defeated Laura White Adams, Robert Grodner Jr., and Parry Thomas in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68 on October 14, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dixon McMakin (R) | 31.8 | 3,606 |
| ✔ | | Belinda Davis (D) | 31.1 | 3,526 |
| Laura White Adams (R) | 30.8 | 3,493 | |
| Robert Grodner Jr. (D) | 4.1 | 463 | ||
| Parry Thomas (Independent) | 2.3 | 261 | ||
| Total votes: 11,349 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Adams in this election.
2020
See also: City elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2020)
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for East Baton Rouge Metro Council District 11
Laura White Adams won election outright against Gordon Bargas and Jonathan Snyder in the primary for East Baton Rouge Metro Council District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura White Adams (R) | 55.7 | 10,009 |
| Gordon Bargas (R) | 31.8 | 5,720 | ||
 | Jonathan Snyder (R) | 12.5 | 2,238 | |
| Total votes: 17,967 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jennifer Carwile (D)
2019
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2019
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
General election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68
Scott McKnight defeated Taryn Branson in the general election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68 on November 16, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott McKnight (R) | 57.7 | 9,165 |
 | Taryn Branson (D) | 42.3 | 6,720 | |
| Total votes: 15,885 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68
Scott McKnight and Taryn Branson defeated Laura White Adams, Tommy Dewey, and Joshua Hajiakbarifini in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 68 on October 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott McKnight (R) | 33.3 | 4,674 |
| ✔ | | Taryn Branson (D) | 23.6 | 3,318 |
| Laura White Adams (R) | 19.8 | 2,784 | |
| Tommy Dewey (R) | 12.4 | 1,740 | ||
| Joshua Hajiakbarifini (D) | 10.8 | 1,514 | ||
| Total votes: 14,030 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Laura White Adams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2023
Laura White Adams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Laura White Adams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Laura White Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am committed to fiscal, tax and legal reform which I believe to be the largest impediments to economic growth for Louisiana. As a school administrator, I know that our education system has made progress in recent years. We must continue to work diligently to improve our schools and encourage the next generation of our best and brightest to become teachers. The poor condition of our state infrastructure MUST be addressed.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, The Federalist Papers
What legacy would you like to leave?
I believe that each generation has the responsibility for stewarding our families, communities, and public institutions for the next generation. It is time for my generation to stand up and take responsibility for correcting the problems we have been handed. Our constitution needs revision and simplification as does our tax code. It is not going to be easy to build a coalition to make these changes, but if we don't take care of these things now, we are just passing down problems to our children and grandchildren. The reform movement is gaining momentum in Louisiana. I would be honored for my legacy to be that of an active and influential role in reform efforts to transform the way Louisiana does business.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was as a reporter for Kidsworld - a weekend news magazine for children and youth in Birmingham, Alabama. I began working as a reporter at age 12 and left the job 6 years later to attend LSU. Working as a reporter opened my mind and my sphere is experiences dramatically. I learned how to walk into a new situation and quickly ask questions to gain an understanding of the place, the people and the philosophy. My mind was opened to the larger community, diverse viewpoints, and an unending curiosity was sparked in me.
What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite series of books is The Mitford Series by Jan Karon.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
I think we need a blend of governmental and private sector experience in the legislators. Experienced members to help the process run smoothly and private sector legislators to assist in framing issues from a "real world" perspective.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Our biggest challenge is creating a small business and industry friendly environment. Louisiana has lost 65,000 residents in the past three years to better jobs and opportunities in neighboring states. We MUST turn this around soon. Our friends, neighbors and children deserve a state government focused on efficient and effective operations that promote economic growth!
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is critical for state legislators of diverse viewpoints and life experiences to establish relationships and friendships based on mutual respect. We do not always agree with the people we love the most in life so we should definitely not expect to agree with people from different cultures, creeds and communities, but we should ALWAYS be open to listening, to seeking common ground and to working toward solutions that benefit the entire community. As human beings, we are more alike than different, and we must focus on the things that bind us together rather than separate us.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Matthew Watson (R) |
East Baton Rouge Metro Council District 11 2021-Present |
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