East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 1

Bainguel and Garretson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official East Baton Rouge Parish election filings.

About this race

Kimberly Marie Bainguel (Democratic); Megan Garretson (Republican) qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for East Baton Rouge Parish.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

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Kimberly Marie Bainguel

Democratic

Biography

Kimberly Marie Bainguel is a licensed mental health therapist, per The Advocate. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

Megan Garretson

Republican

Biography

Megan Garretson owns Young Scholars Academy, a child care center in Baton Rouge, per The Advocate. She serves as president of the Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children, per The Advocate. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kimberly Marie Bainguel and Megan Garretson. Candidate information follows official East Baton Rouge Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 1 election in Louisiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Louisiana are on the Louisiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact East Baton Rouge Parish ballot?

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Candidate roster from official East Baton Rouge Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kimberly Marie Bainguel, full profile Megan Garretson, full profile Official Louisiana election office