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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 1, 1994. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 4

Wadie Helen Bias (Democrat) won with 64.6% of the vote.

  • Wadie Helen Bias DemocratElected

    64.6% 687 votes

  • Ray Williams, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    35.4% 376 votes

1,063 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux (Democrat) and Sandra Royer (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux DemocratIn runoff

    39.3% 495 votes

  • Sandra Royer DemocratIn runoff

    26.4% 333 votes

  • Lee Perry Roy DemocratDefeated

    22.6% 285 votes

  • Karl Monceaux DemocratDefeated

    11.6% 146 votes

1,259 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

John Suire (Democrat) won with 64.8% of the vote.

  • John Suire DemocratElected

    64.8% 688 votes

  • Emery A. Doguet DemocratDefeated

    35.2% 374 votes

1,062 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

John H. Quebodeaux (Democrat) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • John H. Quebodeaux DemocratElected

    54.9% 797 votes

  • Arthur Veazey DemocratDefeated

    45.1% 654 votes

1,451 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 10

No one got a majority, so Roland J. Boudreaux (Democrat) and J. Merrick Young (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Roland J. Boudreaux DemocratIn runoff

    49.5% 834 votes

  • J. Merrick Young DemocratIn runoff

    29.8% 501 votes

  • Alex Menard DemocratDefeated

    20.7% 349 votes

1,684 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 11

Rodney J Trahan (Democrat) won with 76.5% of the vote.

  • Rodney J Trahan DemocratElected

    76.5% 700 votes

  • Donald J. Petitjean DemocratDefeated

    23.5% 215 votes

915 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 13

Charlie Daigle (Other party) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Charlie Daigle Other partyElected

    58.1% 732 votes

  • Lorna "Pattie" Sennet DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 527 votes

1,259 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 15

Robert L. McManus (Democrat) won with 55.8% of the vote.

  • Robert L. McManus DemocratElected

    55.8% 795 votes

  • Douglas J. "Doug" Lacombe DemocratDefeated

    44.2% 630 votes

1,425 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Crowley

Mayor, City of Crowley

Robert L. Istre (Democrat) won with 68.2% of the vote.

  • Robert L. Istre DemocratElected

    68.2% 3,579 votes

  • Charles "Toby" Eaglin DemocratDefeated

    31.8% 1,667 votes

5,246 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Crowley

No one got a majority, so J. E. "Al" Gibson (Other party) and Donald "Don" Alleman (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • J. E. "Al" Gibson Other partyIn runoff

    49.3% 2,642 votes

  • Donald "Don" Alleman DemocratIn runoff

    43.5% 2,331 votes

  • Dave Ledford DemocratDefeated

    7.2% 387 votes

5,360 votes cast.

Alderman, at Large, City of Crowley

Gil Pinac (Democrat) won with 58.2% of the vote.

  • Gil Pinac DemocratElected

    58.2% 3,018 votes

  • Jerry Harmon DemocratDefeated

    41.8% 2,172 votes

5,190 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 1, Division A, City of Crowley

Russell Zaunbrecher (Democrat) won with 76.9% of the vote.

  • Russell Zaunbrecher DemocratElected

    76.9% 981 votes

  • Persey L. Gaspard Other partyDefeated

    23.1% 294 votes

1,275 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Division A, City of Crowley

Willie Clement (Democrat) won with 61.1% of the vote.

  • Willie Clement DemocratElected

    61.1% 704 votes

  • Woodrow "Booly" Harmon Other partyDefeated

    38.9% 449 votes

1,153 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Division B, City of Crowley

Harry Lee Fusilier (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Harry Lee Fusilier DemocratElected

    52.8% 632 votes

  • Sherman Wilson, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    47.2% 565 votes

1,197 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Division A, City of Crowley

J. Elliot Dore (Democrat) won with 62.2% of the vote.

  • J. Elliot Dore DemocratElected

    62.2% 812 votes

  • Paul Hargrave DemocratDefeated

    37.8% 493 votes

1,305 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Division B, City of Crowley

Mary Melancon (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • Mary Melancon DemocratElected

    55.4% 739 votes

  • Daniel Henry DemocratDefeated

    44.6% 595 votes

1,334 votes cast.

City of Eunice

Mayor, City of Eunice

No one got a majority, so Kenneth Peart (Democrat) and Hubert "Kutch" Rougeau (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Kenneth Peart 22.7%, Hubert "Kutch" Rougeau 34.4%, E. Lynn Lejeune 43.0%.

  • Kenneth Peart DemocratIn runoff

    37.5% 1,602 votes

  • Hubert "Kutch" Rougeau DemocratIn runoff

    31.9% 1,361 votes

  • E. Lynn Lejeune DemocratDefeated

    30.6% 1,308 votes

4,271 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishKenneth PeartHubert "Kutch" RougeauE. Lynn LejeuneTurnout
Acadia Parish22.7%2934.4%4443.0%55
St. Landry Parish38.0%1,57331.8%1,31730.2%1,253

Chief of Police, City of Eunice

No one got a majority, so Charles B Manuel (Democrat) and Anthony "Tony" Fuselier (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Charles B Manuel 55.0%, Anthony "Tony" Fuselier 40.3%, Gary W Duplechain 4.7%.

  • Charles B Manuel DemocratIn runoff

    47.6% 2,021 votes

  • Anthony "Tony" Fuselier DemocratIn runoff

    37.5% 1,592 votes

  • Gary W Duplechain DemocratDefeated

    14.9% 634 votes

4,247 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles B ManuelAnthony "Tony" FuselierGary W DuplechainTurnout
Acadia Parish55.0%7140.3%524.7%6
St. Landry Parish47.4%1,95037.4%1,54015.3%628

Alderman, at Large, City of Eunice

I. Jackson "Jack" Burson, Jr. (Democrat) won with 51.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: I. Jackson "Jack" Burson, Jr. 39.8%, "Jay" Caswell 55.5%, Susan Guillory Gaspard 4.7%.

  • I. Jackson "Jack" Burson, Jr. DemocratElected

    51.5% 2,183 votes

  • "Jay" Caswell DemocratDefeated

    43.1% 1,827 votes

  • Susan Guillory Gaspard DemocratDefeated

    5.4% 230 votes

4,240 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishI. Jackson "Jack" Burson, Jr."Jay" CaswellSusan Guillory GaspardTurnout
Acadia Parish39.8%5155.5%714.7%6
St. Landry Parish51.8%2,13242.7%1,7565.4%224

Alderman, Ward 3, City of Eunice

Harry B. Summerlin (Other party) won with 51.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Harry B. Summerlin 80.7%, Cliff Richard 19.3%.

  • Harry B. Summerlin Other partyElected

    51.5% 588 votes

  • Cliff Richard DemocratDefeated

    48.5% 553 votes

1,141 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishHarry B. SummerlinCliff RichardTurnout
Acadia Parish80.7%8819.3%21
St. Landry Parish48.4%50051.6%532

City of Rayne

Mayor, City of Rayne

James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean (Democrat) won with 64.2% of the vote.

  • James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean DemocratElected

    64.2% 2,469 votes

  • Russell P. Meche DemocratDefeated

    29.4% 1,130 votes

  • Peter Comeaux Other partyDefeated

    6.4% 248 votes

3,847 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Rayne

John W. "Piggy" Arceneaux (Democrat) won with 61.8% of the vote.

  • John W. "Piggy" Arceneaux DemocratElected

    61.8% 2,374 votes

  • George Melancon DemocratDefeated

    27.9% 1,070 votes

  • Ray Allen Roy DemocratDefeated

    7.4% 283 votes

  • Elvis L. Daigle DemocratDefeated

    2.1% 79 votes

  • Elzie "JR" Leger DemocratDefeated

    0.9% 35 votes

3,841 votes cast.

Alderman, at Large, City of Rayne

No one got a majority, so Wilbert Stelly (Democrat) and Thomas "TJ" Sonnier (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Wilbert Stelly DemocratIn runoff

    32.7% 1,229 votes

  • Thomas "TJ" Sonnier DemocratIn runoff

    30.9% 1,161 votes

  • Hilary A. Olinger DemocratDefeated

    21.5% 807 votes

  • Willard Gilbert, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    14.9% 558 votes

3,755 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 1, City of Rayne

Coley Bellamy (Democrat) won with 57.9% of the vote.

  • Coley Bellamy DemocratElected

    57.9% 332 votes

  • Romel J. Charles DemocratDefeated

    42.1% 241 votes

573 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, City of Rayne

No one got a majority, so C. J. Melancon (Democrat) and Theresia Richard (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • C. J. Melancon DemocratIn runoff

    40.3% 332 votes

  • Theresia Richard DemocratIn runoff

    30.6% 252 votes

  • Hilda "Lucy" Wiltz DemocratDefeated

    29.1% 240 votes

824 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, City of Rayne

No one got a majority, so Raymond G. Thevis, Sr. (Democrat) and Gerard L. "Jerry" Arceneaux (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Raymond G. Thevis, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    45.0% 497 votes

  • Gerard L. "Jerry" Arceneaux RepublicanIn runoff

    44.5% 492 votes

  • Henry C. Perrodin DemocratDefeated

    10.5% 116 votes

1,105 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, City of Rayne

No one got a majority, so Gerald Foreman (Democrat) and Charles "Buster" Melancon, Jr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Gerald Foreman DemocratIn runoff

    36.9% 406 votes

  • Charles "Buster" Melancon, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    20.3% 224 votes

  • Robert "Donnie" Ousse DemocratDefeated

    15.1% 166 votes

  • Lee Adam Hebert RepublicanDefeated

    12.6% 139 votes

2 other candidates: 15.1% together
Louis Meche Democrat8.9%98
Leroy Daigle Democrat6.2%68

1,101 votes cast.

Town of Church Point

Mayor, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so John Harold Beaugh (Democrat) and Theresa R. "Teasie" Cary (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • John Harold Beaugh DemocratIn runoff

    38.8% 762 votes

  • Theresa R. "Teasie" Cary DemocratIn runoff

    38.0% 745 votes

  • Roderick "Rod" Wimberley DemocratDefeated

    23.2% 456 votes

1,963 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so Floyd Lyons (Democrat) and Albert J. Venable, Sr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Floyd Lyons DemocratIn runoff

    41.6% 812 votes

  • Albert J. Venable, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    35.1% 685 votes

  • Steven R. Gosvener, Sr. Other partyDefeated

    23.3% 454 votes

1,951 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 1, Town of Church Point

Sylvia "Neg" Sims (Democrat) won with 54.7% of the vote.

  • Sylvia "Neg" Sims DemocratElected

    54.7% 215 votes

  • Michael Malbrough DemocratDefeated

    45.3% 178 votes

393 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, Town of Church Point

Robert Thibodeaux (Democrat) won with 50.3% of the vote.

  • Robert Thibodeaux DemocratElected

    50.3% 188 votes

  • Charles Pepitone DemocratDefeated

    49.7% 186 votes

374 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so Cynthia Matte (Democrat) and Malcolm Brasseaux (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Cynthia Matte DemocratIn runoff

    38.1% 152 votes

  • Malcolm Brasseaux Other partyIn runoff

    35.1% 140 votes

  • Larry R. Charlot DemocratDefeated

    26.8% 107 votes

399 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Town of Church Point

Reivers J. Faul (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Reivers J. Faul DemocratElected

    57.3% 219 votes

  • Mickey Mauldin RepublicanDefeated

    42.7% 163 votes

382 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 5, Town of Church Point

Errol "SLU" Comeaux (Democrat) won with 65.5% of the vote.

  • Errol "SLU" Comeaux DemocratElected

    65.5% 218 votes

  • John M. Miller RepublicanDefeated

    34.5% 115 votes

333 votes cast.

Town of Duson

Mayor, Town of Duson

Gene Hernandez (Democrat) won with 63.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Gene Hernandez 62.5%, Patricia A. Garry 37.5%.

  • Gene Hernandez DemocratElected

    63.5% 386 votes

  • Patricia A. Garry DemocratDefeated

    36.5% 222 votes

608 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishGene HernandezPatricia A. GarryTurnout
Acadia Parish62.5%1037.5%6
Lafayette Parish63.5%37636.5%216

Chief of Police, Town of Duson

No one got a majority, so John Lofton (Democrat) and Tom Deville (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: John Lofton 50.0%, Tom Deville 43.8%, Francis Mouton 6.3%, Ivy Hollier, Sr. 0.0%.

  • John Lofton DemocratIn runoff

    40.4% 250 votes

  • Tom Deville DemocratIn runoff

    36.0% 223 votes

  • Francis Mouton DemocratDefeated

    20.2% 125 votes

  • Ivy Hollier, Sr. RepublicanDefeated

    3.4% 21 votes

619 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn LoftonTom DevilleFrancis MoutonIvy Hollier, Sr.Turnout
Acadia Parish50.0%843.8%76.3%10.0%0
Lafayette Parish40.1%24235.8%21620.6%1243.5%21

Aldermen, Town of Duson

Jimmy Champagne (Democrat), Paul Broussard (Democrat), Larry Joseph Thibodeaux (Democrat), Burnis Benoit (Democrat), and John L. Morgan (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Jimmy Champagne 23.4%, Paul Broussard 14.9%, Larry Joseph Thibodeaux 17.0%, Burnis Benoit 17.0%.

  • Jimmy Champagne DemocratElected

    19.0% 477 votes

  • Paul Broussard DemocratElected

    18.4% 464 votes

  • Larry Joseph Thibodeaux DemocratElected

    17.9% 451 votes

  • Burnis Benoit DemocratElected

    17.6% 442 votes

  • John L. Morgan DemocratElected

    17.3% 434 votes

1 other candidate: 9.8% together
Antoine "Vin" Credeur Democrat9.8%247

2,515 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
Acadia ParishJimmy Champagne23.4%
Lafayette ParishJimmy Champagne18.9%

Town of Iota

Mayor, Town of Iota

John D Sittig (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • John D Sittig DemocratElected

    50.6% 365 votes

  • Gerard Frey DemocratDefeated

    49.4% 357 votes

722 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Iota

R. B. "Toby" Fontenot (Democrat), Warren C Pousson (Democrat), Thomas W. Miller (Democrat), Raleigh J. Miller (Democrat), and Lee Vallier (Democrat) won.

  • R. B. "Toby" Fontenot DemocratElected

    12.1% 420 votes

  • Warren C Pousson DemocratElected

    12.0% 416 votes

  • Thomas W. Miller DemocratElected

    11.8% 407 votes

  • Raleigh J. Miller DemocratElected

    11.3% 391 votes

  • Lee Vallier DemocratElected

    10.5% 363 votes

5 other candidates: 42.2% together
J. D. Leger Democrat9.1%316
Euna B. Rasberry Democrat8.9%306
Collins "Bruce" Orebo Democrat8.8%304
Edith L. Doucet Democrat8.2%283
Carlton "Ocean" Hebert Democrat7.3%251

3,457 votes cast.

Village of Mermentau

Mayor, Village of Mermentau

Charles J. Benoit (Other party) won with 89.7% of the vote.

  • Charles J. Benoit Other partyElected

    89.7% 226 votes

  • Larry Vincent Guidry Other partyDefeated

    10.3% 26 votes

252 votes cast.

Village of Morse

Mayor, Village of Morse

Leon Clement (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Leon Clement DemocratElected

    56.8% 235 votes

  • Shirley H. Abshire DemocratDefeated

    43.2% 179 votes

414 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Morse

Donlean J. Gary (Democrat), Raymond J. Leger (Democrat), and Allen Hargrave (Democrat) won.

  • Donlean J. Gary DemocratElected

    20.4% 249 votes

  • Raymond J. Leger DemocratElected

    19.4% 237 votes

  • Allen Hargrave DemocratElected

    18.8% 230 votes

  • Leonard Smith DemocratDefeated

    14.6% 179 votes

2 other candidates: 26.8% together
Eddie L. Lejeune, Sr. Democrat13.7%167
Dalton Bonvillion Democrat13.1%160

1,222 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 3rd Circuit, 3rd Dist., Elec. Sect. 4F

Marc Amy (Democrat) won with 53.9% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Marc Amy 59.4%, Durwood Conque 40.6%.

  • Marc Amy DemocratElected

    53.9% 18,855 votes

  • Durwood Conque DemocratDefeated

    46.1% 16,155 votes

35,010 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMarc AmyDurwood ConqueTurnout
Acadia Parish59.4%7,95140.6%5,430
Lafayette Parish35.8%1,17864.2%2,111
Vermilion Parish53.0%9,72247.0%8,609

District Attorney, 15th Judicial District

No one got a majority, so Mike Harson (Democrat) and Suetta "Sue" Fontenot (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Mike Harson 38.7%, Suetta "Sue" Fontenot 42.2%, Charles Brandt 19.1%.

  • Mike Harson DemocratIn runoff

    48.1% 37,747 votes

  • Suetta "Sue" Fontenot DemocratIn runoff

    36.6% 28,679 votes

  • Charles Brandt DemocratDefeated

    15.3% 11,994 votes

78,420 votes cast; 6.8% of the 13,328 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishMike HarsonSuetta "Sue" FontenotCharles BrandtTurnout
Acadia Parish38.7%7,24942.2%7,90119.1%3,581
Lafayette Parish58.2%23,97425.9%10,67315.9%6,567
Vermilion Parish35.3%6,51654.7%10,09810.0%1,840

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Church Point, Sales & Use Tax, Town Council

Passed: 35.5% voted yes and 64.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    35.5% 532 votes

  • NoDefeated

    64.5% 965 votes

1,497 votes cast.