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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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Vernon 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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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Leesville

Mayor, City of Leesville

Jim Shapkoff (Democrat) won with 51.2% of the vote.

  • Jim Shapkoff DemocratElected

    51.2% 861 votes

  • Robert Rose RepublicanDefeated

    48.8% 821 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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%
Jim Shapkoff
Robert Rose
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,377 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 305 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,682 votes cast.

Councilman, District 2, City of Leesville

Steve Kennedy (Democrat) won with 56.9% of the vote.

  • Steve Kennedy DemocratElected

    56.9% 251 votes

  • William Thomas DemocratDefeated

    43.1% 190 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

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

Shows the 350 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 91 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

441 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

LEESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $5,500,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF LEESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16 WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS TO BE FIRST DEDICATED TO: 1. RE-ROOFING ALL SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT WHERE NEEDED; 2. REPLACING NEEDED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AT ALL SCHOOLS; 3. CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING EDUCATIONAL-LEARNING CENTERS AT EAST AND WEST ELEMENTARY; 4. CONSTRUCTING A NEW ALL-WEATHER TRACK AT LEESVILLE HIGH; AND 5. ENLARGING AND EQUIPPING VERNON ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA; AND THEREAFTER MAKING OTHER IMPROVEMENTS, ALL AS SET FORTH BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON FEBRUARY 7, 2002; SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Leesville School Dist.#16, Bond - SB

Passed: 74.1% voted yes and 25.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Leesville School District No. 16 of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000), to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of improving building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, with the proceeds of the bonds to be first dedicated to: 1. Re-roofing all schools in the District where needed; 2. Replacing needed air conditioning units at all schools; 3. Constructing and equipping educational-learning centers at East and West Elementary; 4. Constructing a new all-weather track at Leesville High; and 5. Enlarging and equipping Vernon Elementary Cafeteria; and thereafter making other improvements, all as set forth by resolution adopted by the Parish School Board on February 7, 2002; which bonds will be general obligations of the District, and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    74.1% 1,355 votes

  • No

    25.9% 473 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 1,473 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 355 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,828 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct