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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Jefferson Davis Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 19, 1991. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Sheriff

No one got a majority, so Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr. (Democrat) and Norman Roy (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    35.9% 4,599 votes

  • Norman Roy DemocratIn runoff

    34.0% 4,365 votes

  • Dallas Cormier DemocratDefeated

    18.1% 2,320 votes

  • Ervin Trahan DemocratDefeated

    8.9% 1,145 votes

2 other candidates: 3.1% together
Justin A. Boudreaux Democrat1.6%208
Mary Guthrie Republican1.4%184

12,821 votes cast.

Assessor

Bryan D. LeJeune (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

  • Bryan D. LeJeune DemocratElected

    55.6% 6,728 votes

  • Mari Hoag Cassidy DemocratDefeated

    32.6% 3,951 votes

  • Michael "Mike" Aguillard Other partyDefeated

    11.8% 1,427 votes

12,106 votes cast.

Coroner

Warren W. Hoag, Jr. (Democrat) won with 61.3% of the vote.

  • Warren W. Hoag, Jr. DemocratElected

    61.3% 7,454 votes

  • Charles J. Deese DemocratDefeated

    38.7% 4,708 votes

12,162 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 26th Senatorial District

Armand J. Brinkhaus (Democrat) won with 55.0% of the vote.

This race covers 6 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Armand J. Brinkhaus 51.7%, Armand "Coach" Castille 48.3%.

  • Armand J. Brinkhaus DemocratElected

    55.0% 20,838 votes

  • Armand "Coach" Castille DemocratDefeated

    45.0% 17,033 votes

37,871 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishArmand J. BrinkhausArmand "Coach" CastilleTurnout
Acadia Parish57.1%5,10242.9%3,840
Avoyelles Parish56.9%87143.1%661
Calcasieu Parish43.1%1,50156.9%1,980
Jefferson Davis Parish51.7%2,52948.3%2,362
Lafayette Parish60.9%4,32239.1%2,772
St. Landry Parish54.6%6,51345.4%5,418

State Senator, 28th Senatorial District

John Saunders (Democrat) won with 76.8% of the vote.

This race covers 6 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: John Saunders 74.1%, Ted L. Nelson 25.9%.

  • John Saunders DemocratElected

    76.8% 32,949 votes

  • Ted L. Nelson DemocratDefeated

    23.2% 9,957 votes

42,906 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn SaundersTed L. NelsonTurnout
Allen Parish80.0%7,43220.0%1,856
Avoyelles Parish77.0%10,10423.0%3,022
Calcasieu Parish64.1%1,53835.9%862
Evangeline Parish75.7%10,00124.3%3,213
Jefferson Davis Parish74.1%8025.9%28
St. Landry Parish79.5%3,79420.5%976

State Representative, 37th Representative District

Gerald "Jerry" Theunissen (Democrat) won with 60.5% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Gerald "Jerry" Theunissen 59.1%, Andy Buisson 40.9%.

  • Gerald "Jerry" Theunissen DemocratElected

    60.5% 9,549 votes

  • Andy Buisson DemocratDefeated

    39.5% 6,243 votes

15,792 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishGerald "Jerry" TheunissenAndy BuissonTurnout
Acadia Parish61.9%68538.1%421
Calcasieu Parish66.1%1,76233.9%904
Jefferson Davis Parish59.1%7,10240.9%4,918

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Elton, Tax

Passed: 52.9% voted yes and 47.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    52.9% 226 votes

  • No

    47.1% 201 votes

427 votes cast.