On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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On election day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Today is election day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.04 MILLS TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.
Acadia-Evangeline FPD, 1.04 Mills, BOC, 10 Years
Passed: 91.8% voted yes and 8.2% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Evangeline Parish: Yes 90.6%, No 9.4%.
What the ballot said
Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a one and four hundredths (1.04) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
YesApproved
91.8%202 votes
No
8.2%18 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 139 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts.
CITY OF VILLE PLATTE PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 15 YEAR, 9.76 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYS AND FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING DRAINS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE CITY.
City of Ville Platte, 9.76 Mills, Mayor & BOA, 15 Year
Passed: 66.0% voted yes and 34.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Ville Platte, State of Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of nine and seventy-six (9.76) mills on all property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public streets, sidewalks and alleys and for constructing, improving and maintaining drains and drainage facilities within and for the City?
YesApproved
66.0%221 votes
No
34.0%114 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 317 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
335 votes cast.
TOWN OF MAMOU PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 12.45 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING PUBLIC FACILITIES, WORKS AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID TOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AND IN THE PERCENTAGES SET FORTH: 1. 4.35%-RECREATION FACILITIES; AND 2. 95.65%-PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYS INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.
Town of Mamou, 12.45 Mills, Mayor & BOA, 10 Year
Passed: 50.8% voted yes and 49.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Mamou, State of Louisiana, be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of twelve and forty-five (12.45) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Town, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating public facilities, works and/or improvements in said town for the following purposes and in the percentages set forth: 1. 4.35 %-recreation facilities; and 2. 95.65%-public streets, sidewalks and alleys including the acquisition of equipment therefor?
YesApproved
50.8%63 votes
No
49.2%61 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 124 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts.
Results by precinct
124 votes cast.
VILLAGE OF PINE PRAIRIE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF 2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WITHIN THE VILLAGE.
Village of Pine Prairie, 2% S & U - Mayor & BOA
Passed: 50.7% voted yes and 49.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Village of Pine Prairie, State of Louisiana (the "Village"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of two percent (2%) (the "Tax") for a period of ten (10) years, from and after January 1, 2008, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Village, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used for the purpose of construction, maintenance and repair of public streets and roadways within the Village?
YesApproved
50.7%37 votes
No
49.3%36 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 73 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.