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Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8 Election

Election Date:October 15, 2026Register by:August 15, 2026
Current holder:Donna Collins-Lewis(Democratic)

The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8 election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 8 on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. This city-level seat involves oversight of local ordinances, budget allocations, and municipal services for the northern and eastern portions of Baton Rouge, including parts of Scotlandville and the metropolitan area surrounding the airport.

About This Race

The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8 election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 8 on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. This city-level seat involves oversight of local ordinances, budget allocations, and municipal services for the northern and eastern portions of Baton Rouge, including parts of Scotlandville and the metropolitan area surrounding the airport.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 15, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 14, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Louisiana, residents must register online, by mail, or in person at their parish registrar of voters office by August 15, 2026. Voters can cast ballots early from September 20 to October 14, 2026, at designated early voting sites, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place. A valid photo ID, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID, or passport, is required to vote in person.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Donna Collins-Lewis

Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8

Biography

Donna Collins-Lewis is a former educator and community advocate who has served on the Metro Council since 2018. She is running for re-election to continue her work on infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, and economic development in District 8, particularly focusing on reducing blight and expanding youth programs.

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KJ
Republican

Knox Jones

Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8

Biography

Knox Jones is a small business owner and veteran who resides in the Scotlandville area. He is challenging the incumbent to bring new leadership focused on lowering crime rates, attracting new businesses to commercial corridors, and improving communication between the council and neighborhood associations in District 8.

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