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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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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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Ascension Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 19, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF DONALDSONVILLE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE DONALDSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

City of Donaldsonville, 5 Mills, City Council

Passed: 49.7% voted yes and 50.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Donaldsonville, State of Louisiana, levy a five (5) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of funding capital outlay projects for fire protection for the Donaldsonville Fire Department?

  • Yes

    49.7% 166 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.3% 168 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 328 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

334 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct