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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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De Soto Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 20, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: RENEW A 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WITH WHICH TO DO SUCH WORK IN AND FOR THE WHOLE OF THE PARISH, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC.

P/W Police Jury, 5 Mills Renewal, PJ, 10 Year -Property Tx

Passed: 55.2% voted yes and 44.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of five (5) mills (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining public roads and bridges and for the purchase of equipment and supplies with which to do such work in and for the whole of the Parish, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    55.2% 569 votes

  • No

    44.8% 461 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 1,001 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 29 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