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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 Tuesday, November 7, 2000, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Welsh

Chief of Police, Town of Welsh

Ben Richard (Democrat) won with 61.1% of the vote.

  • Ben Richard DemocratElected

    61.1% 847 votes

  • Matt Dossman Other partyDefeated

    38.9% 540 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,301 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 86 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,387 votes cast.

Alderman, Town of Welsh

S. Kent Daniel (Republican) won with 54.5% of the vote.

  • S. Kent Daniel RepublicanElected

    54.5% 740 votes

  • Joseph L. "Joe" van Ness RepublicanDefeated

    45.5% 619 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
S. Kent Daniel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,278 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 81 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,359 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis Parish

President

Bush & Cheney (Republican) won with 52.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Bush & Cheney 55.4%, Gore & Lieberman 41.1%, Nader & LaDuke Green Party 1.1%, Buchanan & Foster Reform Party 1.3%.

  • Bush & Cheney RepublicanElected

    52.6% 927,871 votes

  • Gore & Lieberman DemocratDefeated

    44.9% 792,344 votes

  • Nader & LaDuke Green PartyDefeated

    1.2% 20,473 votes

  • Buchanan & Foster Reform PartyDefeated

    0.8% 14,356 votes

4 other candidates: 0.6% together
Phillips & Frazier Constitution Party0.3%5,483
Browne & Olivier Libertarian Party0.2%2,951
Harris & Trowe Socialist Workers Party0.1%1,103
Hagelin & Ticciati Natural Law Party0.1%1,075

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Bush & Cheney
Gore & Lieberman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11,573 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 973 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,765,656 votes cast.

U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District

Chris John (Democrat) won with 83.3% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Chris John 85.8%, Michael P. Harris 14.2%.

  • Chris John DemocratElected

    83.3% 152,796 votes

  • Michael P. Harris Other partyDefeated

    16.7% 30,687 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 7,741 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 882 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

183,483 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Road Sales Tax Dist. No.1, 2% S/U Tax, PJ

Passed: 37.6% voted yes and 62.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    37.6% 1,692 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.4% 2,807 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 4,022 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 477 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,499 votes cast.

Town of Elton, 10 Year, 1% Sales and Use Tax, Mayor & BOA

Passed: 68.2% voted yes and 31.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    68.2% 283 votes

  • No

    31.8% 132 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 406 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

415 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

creates "Louisiana, Inc." (economic develop.)

Passed: 32.3% voted for and 67.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: For 31.2%, Against 68.8%.

  • For

    32.3% 459,566 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    67.7% 961,164 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 8,927 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 870 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,420,730 votes cast.

Amendment 2

deletes fed.inc.tax deduct.from state inc.tax

Passed: 37.9% voted for and 62.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: For 35.7%, Against 64.3%.

  • For

    37.9% 542,848 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    62.1% 888,766 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 9,043 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 876 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,431,614 votes cast.

Amendment 3

Sales/Use Tax: NOT EFFECTIVE, C.A.#2 FAILED

Passed: 52.5% voted for and 47.5% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: For 43.7%, Against 56.3%.

  • ForApproved

    52.5% 749,279 votes

  • Against

    47.5% 677,949 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 9,055 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 888 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,427,228 votes cast.

Amendment 4

auth.local gov.to donate revenue for ind.dev.

Passed: 35.9% voted for and 64.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: For 30.3%, Against 69.7%.

  • For

    35.9% 502,936 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    64.1% 899,240 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 8,758 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 868 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,402,176 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct