Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has endorsed Sharon Weston Broome as she seeks her third term as mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish.

The former governor did not endorse in the hotly contested primary between Broome and former state Rep. Ted James.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards endorsed Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome in the Baton Rouge mayoral race. Edwards said, “I’m here to ask the people of Baton Rouge to stand with Sharon Weston Broome.” The ...

As we approach Election Day, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome highlights projects she’s accomplished over her last eight years in office and shares how she plans to build on that momentum if elected again for a final term.

Ted James, the democratic candidate who was expected to win in the election's latest poll, has been knocked out of the race. Democrat incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome and "Coach" Sid Edwards will face off in December in a runoff election.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards are expected to make what officials are calling a special announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The pair will address the community around 11 a.

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