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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 6, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Winnsboro

Mayor, City of Winnsboro

Jack Hammons (Democrat) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • Jack Hammons DemocratElected

    54.2% 1,022 votes

  • Glenn Heckard Other partyDefeated

    45.8% 864 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jack Hammons
Glenn Heckard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,454 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 432 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,886 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Winnsboro

No one got a majority, so Jackie Johnson (Democrat) and "Mitch" Reynolds (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Jackie Johnson DemocratIn runoff

    42.9% 808 votes

  • "Mitch" Reynolds DemocratIn runoff

    33.4% 629 votes

  • Eugene Parker DemocratDefeated

    23.7% 446 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jackie Johnson
"Mitch" Reynolds
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,455 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 428 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,883 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 9.46 TAX CONTINUATION FOR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE FRANKLIN PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Law Enforcement District, P/W 9.46 Mills Tax Cont., Sheriff, 5 Year

Passed: 67.8% voted yes and 32.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a nine and forty-six (9.46) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of five (5) years beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2006, for the purpose of providing funding for the general operation of the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office?

  • YesApproved

    67.8% 1,723 votes

  • No

    32.2% 820 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 2,104 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 439 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,543 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct