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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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Vermilion 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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Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

Paul Poche' (Other party) won with 57.9% of the vote.

  • Paul Poche' Other partyElected

    57.9% 1,973 votes

  • Brent Perrin DemocratDefeated

    42.1% 1,433 votes

By precinct in Vermilion Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul Poche'
Brent Perrin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,226 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 180 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,406 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish: Bush & Cheney 56.2%, Gore & Lieberman 39.1%, Nader & LaDuke Green Party 1.4%, Buchanan & Foster Reform Party 1.8%.

  • 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 Vermilion 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 21,063 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,172 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 Vermilion Parish: Chris John 84.8%, Michael P. Harris 15.2%.

  • Chris John DemocratElected

    83.3% 152,796 votes

  • Michael P. Harris Other partyDefeated

    16.7% 30,687 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 14,283 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,171 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

Teche-VRML Fresh Wtr. Dis, 1.5 Mills Renewal, BOC

Passed: 61.3% voted yes and 38.7% voted no.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vermilion Parish: Yes 64.9%, No 35.1%.

  • YesApproved

    61.3% 69,082 votes

  • No

    38.7% 43,696 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 14,220 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,108 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

112,778 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Iberia Parish62.1%13,70137.9%8,358
Lafayette Parish59.7%36,78640.3%24,806
St. Martin Parish62.6%8,64137.4%5,158
Vermilion Parish64.9%9,95435.1%5,374

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 Vermilion Parish: For 29.9%, Against 70.1%.

  • For

    32.3% 459,566 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    67.7% 961,164 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 15,243 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,018 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 Vermilion Parish: For 29.0%, Against 71.0%.

  • For

    37.9% 542,848 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    62.1% 888,766 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 15,310 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,041 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 Vermilion Parish: For 37.3%, Against 62.7%.

  • ForApproved

    52.5% 749,279 votes

  • Against

    47.5% 677,949 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 15,348 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,047 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 Vermilion Parish: For 30.7%, Against 69.3%.

  • For

    35.9% 502,936 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    64.1% 899,240 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 14,896 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,030 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