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St. Mary Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 20, 1999, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Parish President

William A. "Bill" Cefalu (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • William A. "Bill" Cefalu DemocratElected

    51.9% 6,657 votes

  • Bill L. Moore RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 6,168 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
William A. "Bill" Cefalu
Bill L. Moore
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11,147 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,678 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,825 votes cast.

Councilman, District 1

Joseph M. "Tooney" Davis, Jr. (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • Joseph M. "Tooney" Davis, Jr. DemocratElected

    56.1% 874 votes

  • Herbert "H.B." Bell DemocratDefeated

    43.9% 683 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph M. "Tooney" Davis, Jr.
Herbert "H.B." Bell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,474 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 83 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,557 votes cast.

Councilman, District 2

Murphy Pontiff (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.

  • Murphy Pontiff DemocratElected

    53.5% 926 votes

  • Albert Foulcard DemocratDefeated

    46.5% 806 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Murphy Pontiff
Albert Foulcard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,473 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 259 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,732 votes cast.

Councilman, District 3

Michael W. Domingue (Democrat) won with 62.9% of the vote.

  • Michael W. Domingue DemocratElected

    62.9% 1,200 votes

  • "Bob" Titus RepublicanDefeated

    37.1% 707 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael W. Domingue
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,628 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 279 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,907 votes cast.

Councilman, District 6

Keith Leonard (Other party) won with 59.8% of the vote.

  • Keith Leonard Other partyElected

    59.8% 1,134 votes

  • Chester J. Henry DemocratDefeated

    40.2% 763 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Keith Leonard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,368 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 529 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,897 votes cast.

Councilman, District 7

Merlin Price, Jr. (Other party) won with 52.7% of the vote.

  • Merlin Price, Jr. Other partyElected

    52.7% 826 votes

  • Michael A. Vining RepublicanDefeated

    47.3% 740 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Merlin Price, Jr.
Michael A. Vining
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,367 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 199 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,566 votes cast.

Councilman, District 9

Paul P. Naquin, Jr. (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • Paul P. Naquin, Jr. DemocratElected

    61.5% 7,695 votes

  • Lionel "Butch" Metz DemocratDefeated

    38.5% 4,816 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul P. Naquin, Jr.
Lionel "Butch" Metz
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,869 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,642 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,511 votes cast.

Councilman, District 10

Frank Peter Soprano (Democrat) won with 60.5% of the vote.

  • Frank Peter Soprano DemocratElected

    60.5% 7,405 votes

  • Emory C. Jennings DemocratDefeated

    39.5% 4,844 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Frank Peter Soprano
Emory C. Jennings
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,613 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,636 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,249 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 51st Representative District

Carla Blanchard Dartez (Democrat) won with 50.4% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: Carla Blanchard Dartez 53.2%, Michael J. McIntire 46.8%.

  • Carla Blanchard Dartez DemocratElected

    50.4% 4,526 votes

  • Michael J. McIntire DemocratDefeated

    49.6% 4,452 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carla Blanchard Dartez
Michael J. McIntire
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,596 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 459 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,978 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCarla Blanchard DartezMichael J. McIntireTurnout
Assumption Parish58.8%1,00441.2%703
St. Mary Parish53.2%2,15946.8%1,896
Terrebonne Parish42.4%1,36357.6%1,853

Statewide and federal races in St. Mary Parish

Commissioner of Elections

Suzanne Haik Terrell (Republican) won with 59.2% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: Suzanne Haik Terrell 56.4%, Louis "Woody" Jenkins 43.6%.

  • Suzanne Haik Terrell RepublicanElected

    59.2% 437,817 votes

  • Louis "Woody" Jenkins RepublicanDefeated

    40.8% 302,261 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Suzanne Haik Terrell
Louis "Woody" Jenkins
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,366 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,573 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

740,078 votes cast.

Commissioner of Insurance

"Jim" Brown (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: "Jim" Brown 60.2%, Allen Boudreaux 39.8%.

  • "Jim" Brown DemocratElected

    57.2% 426,098 votes

  • Allen Boudreaux RepublicanDefeated

    42.8% 319,124 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" Brown
Allen Boudreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,730 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,574 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

745,222 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Morgan City, Prop. #1, 2 Mills, City Council

Passed: 52.5% voted yes and 47.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    52.5% 1,595 votes

  • No

    47.5% 1,441 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,599 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 437 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,036 votes cast.

City of Morgan City, Prop. #2, Bond, City Council

Passed: 53.1% voted yes and 46.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    53.1% 1,561 votes

  • No

    46.9% 1,378 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,566 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 373 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,939 votes cast.

Hosp. Serv. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #1, 7.88 Mills, BOC

Passed: 80.2% voted yes and 19.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    80.2% 3,863 votes

  • No

    19.8% 955 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,209 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 609 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,818 votes cast.

Hosp. Serv. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #2, 6 Mills --BOC

Passed: 77.8% voted yes and 22.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    77.8% 3,616 votes

  • No

    22.2% 1,029 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,088 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 557 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,645 votes cast.

P/W Council, Offtrack Wagering

Passed: 38.1% voted yes and 61.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    38.1% 3,727 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.9% 6,057 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,249 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,535 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,784 votes cast.

Recreation Dist. No. 4, 2.5 Mills, BOC

Passed: 57.3% voted yes and 42.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    57.3% 604 votes

  • No

    42.7% 450 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 926 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 128 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,054 votes cast.

Waterworks Dist. No. 2, 9.34 Mills, BOC

Passed: 67.6% voted yes and 32.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    67.6% 445 votes

  • No

    32.4% 213 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 598 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

658 votes cast.

Waterworks Dist. No. 5, Bond, BOC

Passed: 73.9% voted yes and 26.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    73.9% 709 votes

  • No

    26.1% 251 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 861 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 99 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

960 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Limits Gubernatorial Pardons

Passed: 59.1% voted for and 40.9% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 62.9%, Against 37.1%.

  • ForApproved

    59.1% 376,785 votes

  • Against

    40.9% 260,460 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,191 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,477 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

637,245 votes cast.

Amendment 2

Investment of certain funds in stocks

Passed: 53.3% voted for and 46.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 54.1%, Against 45.9%.

  • ForApproved

    53.3% 332,034 votes

  • Against

    46.7% 290,659 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,990 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,420 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

622,693 votes cast.

Amendment 3

Creates Zachary School Board

Passed: 55.9% voted for and 44.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 57.6%, Against 42.4%.

  • ForApproved

    55.9% 341,697 votes

  • Against

    44.1% 269,312 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,873 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,371 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

611,009 votes cast.

Amendment 4

Limits methods of dissolving LWCC

Passed: 67.0% voted for and 33.0% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 67.2%, Against 32.8%.

  • ForApproved

    67.0% 426,418 votes

  • Against

    33.0% 210,184 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,262 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,373 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

636,602 votes cast.

Amendment 5

Permits LWCC to participate in guaranty fund

Passed: 66.6% voted for and 33.4% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 68.0%, Against 32.0%.

  • ForApproved

    66.6% 413,040 votes

  • Against

    33.4% 207,290 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,196 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

620,330 votes cast.

Amendment 6

Exempts 70 yr. olds from jury service

Passed: 69.5% voted for and 30.5% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Mary Parish: For 73.2%, Against 26.8%.

  • ForApproved

    69.5% 444,112 votes

  • Against

    30.5% 194,762 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,942 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,515 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

638,874 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct