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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 7

3 candidates are tracked for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hannah Amoroso, "Chris" Spalatin and Michael Vincent. Candidate information follows official East Baton Rouge Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Hannah Amoroso (No Party); "Chris" Spalatin (Democratic); Michael Vincent (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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Hannah Amoroso

No Party

Top priorities
  • High expectations: rigorous learning, safe schools, and the opportunity to succeed for every child
  • High support: trusted, equipped, and supported teachers, students, and school leaders
  • Investment in schools to strengthen families and neighborhoods

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amoroso is a physical therapist and public school graduate who has spent over a decade volunteering, mentoring and serving in PTA leadership in East Baton Rouge public schools, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

"Chris" Spalatin

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expand district literacy initiatives so students read proficiently by third grade, with transparent school-level reporting
  • Develop technical education pathways, industry certifications and apprenticeships aligned with regional employers
  • Maintain recent educator salary increases and reduce administrative demands that contribute to teacher attrition

Per the campaign site.

Biography

"Chris" Spalatin is managing director at Adds Up Consulting and previously spent three years at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, now the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, focused on small business and entrepreneurship, per press coverage of the race.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Michael Vincent

Republican

Top priorities
  • Student achievement through targeted tutoring and data-driven resource allocation
  • Teacher recruitment and retention, citing facilities, working conditions, and professional certification opportunities
  • Fiscal responsibility in budget management

Per the Talk 107.3FM.

Biography

Michael Vincent holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from LSU and has worked as a teaching assistant and tutor, per Talk 107.3FM. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Vincent.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 7 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hannah Amoroso, "Chris" Spalatin and Michael Vincent. 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 7 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.

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Candidate roster from official East Baton Rouge Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Hannah Amoroso, full profile"Chris" Spalatin, full profileMichael Vincent, full profileOfficial Louisiana election office