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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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Lafourche Parish

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

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Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division D

Donald J. Vizier (Democrat) won with 64.0% of the vote.

  • Donald J. Vizier DemocratElected

    64.0% 2,703 votes

  • Louis "Chine" Guidry DemocratDefeated

    36.0% 1,518 votes

4,221 votes cast.

Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division G

Johnny Joseph Melancon, Sr. (Democrat) won with 58.5% of the vote.

  • Johnny Joseph Melancon, Sr. DemocratElected

    58.5% 2,561 votes

  • Albert Guidry DemocratDefeated

    41.5% 1,814 votes

4,375 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 1

Joseph P. Bilello (Democrat) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Joseph P. Bilello DemocratElected

    63.3% 764 votes

  • James "Moosie" Gory DemocratDefeated

    36.7% 443 votes

1,207 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

Margaret Naquin (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Margaret Naquin DemocratElected

    57.3% 1,014 votes

  • Glen Durocher DemocratDefeated

    42.7% 757 votes

1,771 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

No one got a majority, so Martha S. Zeringue (Democrat) and Thomas B. "Ben" Harang (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Martha S. Zeringue DemocratIn runoff

    34.1% 504 votes

  • Thomas B. "Ben" Harang DemocratIn runoff

    32.4% 479 votes

  • Robert J. "Bob" Sykes Other partyDefeated

    24.3% 360 votes

  • Eve Hebert DemocratDefeated

    9.2% 136 votes

1,479 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so Roy L. Sobert (Democrat) and Jessie A. Fabiano (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Roy L. Sobert DemocratIn runoff

    41.0% 555 votes

  • Jessie A. Fabiano RepublicanIn runoff

    30.9% 419 votes

  • Robert Thibodaux, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    28.1% 380 votes

1,354 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Judy Theriot (Democrat) won with 69.4% of the vote.

  • Judy Theriot DemocratElected

    69.4% 792 votes

  • Terry Arabie DemocratDefeated

    30.6% 350 votes

1,142 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. (Democrat) won with 64.0% of the vote.

  • Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. DemocratElected

    64.0% 687 votes

  • Milton P. Arabie DemocratDefeated

    36.0% 386 votes

1,073 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 11

No one got a majority, so Charlene Porche (Other party) and Kenny J. Bollinger (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Charlene Porche Other partyIn runoff

    40.8% 294 votes

  • Kenny J. Bollinger Other partyIn runoff

    32.6% 235 votes

  • Linda Picou Charpentier DemocratDefeated

    17.6% 127 votes

  • Rick Luquette Other partyDefeated

    9.0% 65 votes

721 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 12

Aubrey J. Orgeron (Republican) won with 70.8% of the vote.

  • Aubrey J. Orgeron RepublicanElected

    70.8% 654 votes

  • Dennis Guidry Other partyDefeated

    29.2% 270 votes

924 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 14

Velma Duet (Democrat) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • Velma Duet DemocratElected

    57.1% 700 votes

  • Mark A. Cheramie DemocratDefeated

    42.9% 526 votes

1,226 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Thibodaux

Mayor, City of Thibodaux

No one got a majority, so Michael L. Oncale (Democrat) and Warren J. Harang, Jr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Michael L. Oncale DemocratIn runoff

    25.5% 1,103 votes

  • Warren J. Harang, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    24.7% 1,068 votes

  • Aaron Caillouet DemocratDefeated

    23.0% 995 votes

  • Alton J. "Checkerboard" Roundtree DemocratDefeated

    22.8% 986 votes

  • Barbara A. Baker DemocratDefeated

    3.8% 166 votes

4,318 votes cast.

Councilman, at Large, Seat E, City of Thibodaux

Lloyd "Chip" Badeaux (Democrat) won with 53.4% of the vote.

  • Lloyd "Chip" Badeaux DemocratElected

    53.4% 2,135 votes

  • Gene Richard DemocratDefeated

    46.6% 1,863 votes

3,998 votes cast.

Councilman, District A, City of Thibodaux

Adley J. Landry (Democrat) won with 62.4% of the vote.

  • Adley J. Landry DemocratElected

    62.4% 1,030 votes

  • Anthony M. "Tony" Centanni RepublicanDefeated

    37.6% 620 votes

1,650 votes cast.

Councilman, District B, City of Thibodaux

Ethel Knobloch (Democrat) won with 50.1% of the vote.

  • Ethel Knobloch DemocratElected

    50.1% 686 votes

  • Ronald "Ronnie" Clement DemocratDefeated

    25.6% 351 votes

  • Emile P. Robinson RepublicanDefeated

    24.3% 333 votes

1,370 votes cast.

Councilman, District C, City of Thibodaux

Gerald T. Peltier (Democrat) won with 53.0% of the vote.

  • Gerald T. Peltier DemocratElected

    53.0% 600 votes

  • Varick Taylor DemocratDefeated

    47.0% 533 votes

1,133 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Juvenile Justice Comm., Millage, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 45.5% voted yes and 54.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    45.5% 6,121 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.5% 7,328 votes

13,449 votes cast.

Recall of Mayor, Town of Lockport

Passed: 62.1% voted yes and 37.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.1% 415 votes

  • No

    37.9% 253 votes

668 votes cast.

Recreation Dist. No. 2, Proposition No. 1, Bond, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 43.8% voted yes and 56.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    43.8% 877 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.2% 1,126 votes

2,003 votes cast.

Recreation Dist. No. 2, Proposition No. 2, Millage, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 42.4% voted yes and 57.6% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.4% 838 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.6% 1,139 votes

1,977 votes cast.