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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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Tangipahoa Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 4, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

Wm. David Sellers (Democrat) won with 54.5% of the vote.

  • Wm. David Sellers DemocratElected

    54.5% 366 votes

  • Peggy D. Simmons DemocratDefeated

    45.5% 306 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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%
Wm. David Sellers
Peggy D. Simmons
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 627 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

672 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING THE GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT.

Garbage District No. 1, 10 Mills Renewal, Council, 10 Years

Passed: 59.9% voted yes and 40.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Garbage District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating the garbage collection and disposal systems and services of the District as works of public improvement under the authority of Article VI, Section 32 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution? anitorial services and expenses, utilities and other costs of operating and maintaining said school system?

  • YesApproved

    59.9% 617 votes

  • No

    40.1% 413 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 1,010 votes cast at the polls in 64 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,030 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct