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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, November 18, 1995. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Sheriff

Craig Webre (Republican) won with 58.7% of the vote.

  • Craig Webre RepublicanElected

    58.7% 19,013 votes

  • J. Denis Rodrigue DemocratDefeated

    41.3% 13,378 votes

32,391 votes cast.

Parish President

Aaron Caillouet (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Aaron Caillouet DemocratElected

    51.9% 16,459 votes

  • Gerald "Buzz" Breaux DemocratDefeated

    48.1% 15,226 votes

31,685 votes cast.

Councilman, District 4

Robert Naquin (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.

  • Robert Naquin DemocratElected

    51.8% 1,288 votes

  • Joseph "Joe" Fertitta RepublicanDefeated

    48.2% 1,199 votes

2,487 votes cast.

Councilman, District 7

Marvin P. Robichaux (Democrat) won with 58.0% of the vote.

  • Marvin P. Robichaux DemocratElected

    58.0% 1,337 votes

  • Raphael Chauvin DemocratDefeated

    42.0% 970 votes

2,307 votes cast.

Councilman, District 8

Barry Uzee (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • Barry Uzee DemocratElected

    57.5% 1,161 votes

  • Daniel Mayet DemocratDefeated

    42.5% 858 votes

2,019 votes cast.

Councilman, District 9

Lindel P. Toups (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • Lindel P. Toups DemocratElected

    61.5% 1,414 votes

  • Jerry Breaux, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    38.5% 885 votes

2,299 votes cast.

Councilman, District 11

Matt Matherne (Republican) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Matt Matherne RepublicanElected

    54.9% 951 votes

  • Richard Charpentier DemocratDefeated

    45.1% 780 votes

1,731 votes cast.

Councilman, District 12

Darryl Marlbrough (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

  • Darryl Marlbrough DemocratElected

    55.6% 978 votes

  • Henry J. Brunet DemocratDefeated

    44.4% 782 votes

1,760 votes cast.

Councilman, District 13

"Vince" Melvin (Republican) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • "Vince" Melvin RepublicanElected

    56.7% 1,363 votes

  • Renia " Snooze" Danos DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 1,041 votes

2,404 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 19th Senatorial District

Ron Landry (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Ron Landry 53.4%, Steve Lee 46.6%.

  • Ron Landry DemocratElected

    52.2% 23,081 votes

  • Steve Lee DemocratDefeated

    47.8% 21,126 votes

44,207 votes cast; 26.6% of the 14,307 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishRon LandrySteve LeeTurnout
Lafourche Parish53.4%7,89246.6%6,888
St. Charles Parish49.8%8,86650.2%8,952
St. John the Baptist Parish54.5%6,32345.5%5,286

State Senator, 20th Senatorial District

Michael Robichaux (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Michael Robichaux 72.1%, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron 27.9%.

  • Michael Robichaux DemocratElected

    57.8% 20,211 votes

  • Robert "Bobby" Bergeron DemocratDefeated

    42.2% 14,761 votes

34,972 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMichael RobichauxRobert "Bobby" BergeronTurnout
Lafourche Parish72.1%12,27027.9%4,753
Terrebonne Parish44.2%7,94155.8%10,008

State Representative, 53rd Representative District

Reggie P. Dupre, Jr. (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Reggie P. Dupre, Jr. 95.3%, Matthew "Matt" Hagen 4.7%.

  • Reggie P. Dupre, Jr. DemocratElected

    55.6% 6,992 votes

  • Matthew "Matt" Hagen RepublicanDefeated

    44.4% 5,581 votes

12,573 votes cast; 23.8% of the 5,570 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishReggie P. Dupre, Jr.Matthew "Matt" HagenTurnout
Lafourche Parish95.3%2434.7%12
Terrebonne Parish54.8%6,74945.2%5,569

State Representative, 105th Representative District

"Benny" Rousselle (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Benny" Rousselle 62.1%, Jerry Hodnett 37.9%.

  • "Benny" Rousselle DemocratElected

    53.2% 7,679 votes

  • Jerry Hodnett DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 6,765 votes

14,444 votes cast; 20.6% of the 151,991 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
Parish"Benny" RousselleJerry HodnettTurnout
Jefferson Parish41.6%79558.4%1,118
Lafourche Parish62.1%1,77337.9%1,082
Plaquemines Parish52.8%5,11147.2%4,565

Courts and judges

District Judge, 17th Judicial District, Division A

John L. Weimer III (Democrat) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • John L. Weimer III DemocratElected

    54.9% 17,381 votes

  • Michael Martin DemocratDefeated

    45.1% 14,284 votes

31,665 votes cast; 20.6% of the 151,991 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection Dist. #7, 15 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 82.2% voted yes and 17.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    82.2% 448 votes

  • No

    17.8% 97 votes

545 votes cast.

Hospital Service Dist. #1, 3.10 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 4,594 votes

  • No

    34.8% 2,455 votes

7,049 votes cast.

Waterworks District No. 1, 3.99 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Waterworks Comm.

Passed: 66.4% voted yes and 33.6% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    66.4% 14,916 votes

  • No

    33.6% 7,535 votes

22,451 votes cast.