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Union Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 5, 2002, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 3

Michael Holley (Democrat) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • Michael Holley DemocratElected

    54.2% 433 votes

  • Krista Garris DemocratDefeated

    45.8% 366 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael Holley
Krista Garris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 749 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

799 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

Barbara Yarbrough (Democrat) won with 64.3% of the vote.

  • Barbara Yarbrough DemocratElected

    64.3% 516 votes

  • Thomas D. Head DemocratDefeated

    35.7% 286 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Barbara Yarbrough
Thomas D. Head
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 743 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

802 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

No one got a majority, so Glyn Nale (Democrat) and John E. Ellis (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Glyn Nale DemocratIn runoff

    45.3% 380 votes

  • John E. Ellis DemocratIn runoff

    34.2% 287 votes

  • Roy Ebarb, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    20.4% 171 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Glyn Nale
John E. Ellis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 785 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 53 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

838 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Charlie Albritton (Democrat) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • Charlie Albritton DemocratElected

    57.1% 549 votes

  • "Bobby" Grier DemocratDefeated

    42.9% 412 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charlie Albritton
"Bobby" Grier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 871 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 90 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

961 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Ronnie Jones (Republican) won with 66.9% of the vote.

  • Ronnie Jones RepublicanElected

    66.9% 554 votes

  • Gina LaValle DemocratDefeated

    33.1% 274 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

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

Shows the 797 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

828 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Bernice

Mayor, Town of Bernice

Minor Patton (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Minor Patton DemocratElected

    56.8% 296 votes

  • A. B. Johnson, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    29.9% 156 votes

  • James M. "BoBo" Montgomery DemocratDefeated

    13.2% 69 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

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

Shows the 504 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

521 votes cast.

Alderman, District 2, Town of Bernice

Rhodell Montgomery (Democrat) won with 67.9% of the vote.

  • Rhodell Montgomery DemocratElected

    67.9% 72 votes

  • Cassandra Neal DemocratDefeated

    32.1% 34 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rhodell Montgomery
Cassandra Neal
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 103 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

106 votes cast.

Alderman, District 3, Town of Bernice

Teddy Sutton (Democrat) won with 73.4% of the vote.

  • Teddy Sutton DemocratElected

    73.4% 105 votes

  • Elvin G. Dismuke DemocratDefeated

    26.6% 38 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Teddy Sutton
Elvin G. Dismuke
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 141 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

143 votes cast.

Town of Marion

Aldermen, Town of Marion

Ralph D. Holley (Democrat), Johnny B. Gilliam (Democrat), Wade Miller (Republican), Ann Miller (Democrat), and Bubba Hoggatt (Republican) won.

  • Ralph D. Holley DemocratElected

    16.2% 155 votes

  • Johnny B. Gilliam DemocratElected

    15.4% 147 votes

  • Wade Miller RepublicanElected

    15.4% 147 votes

  • Ann Miller DemocratElected

    13.9% 133 votes

  • Bubba Hoggatt RepublicanElected

    13.4% 128 votes

2 other candidates: 25.8% together
Charles McCartney Democrat13.2%126
George Futch Republican12.6%121

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ralph D. Holley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 868 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

957 votes cast.

Village of Downsville

Alderman, Village of Downsville

John Wallace (Democrat) won with 68.4% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Union Parish: John Wallace 65.5%, Myron Toft 34.5%.

  • John Wallace DemocratElected

    68.4% 26 votes

  • Myron Toft DemocratDefeated

    31.6% 12 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

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

Shows the 27 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

38 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn WallaceMyron ToftTurnout
Lincoln Parish77.8%722.2%2
Union Parish65.5%1934.5%10

Courts and judges

District Judge, 3rd JDC, Division C

Jay B. McCallum (Democrat) won with 62.6% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Union Parish: Jay B. McCallum 74.7%, Scott Killen 25.3%.

  • Jay B. McCallum DemocratElected

    62.6% 10,861 votes

  • Scott Killen RepublicanDefeated

    37.4% 6,475 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jay B. McCallum
Scott Killen
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,508 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 431 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

17,336 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJay B. McCallumScott KillenTurnout
Lincoln Parish54.6%5,67945.4%4,718
Union Parish74.7%5,18225.3%1,757

District Attorney, 3rd JDC

"Bob" Levy (Democrat) won with 58.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Union Parish: "Bob" Levy 45.3%, Johnny Dollar 54.7%.

  • "Bob" Levy DemocratElected

    58.8% 10,509 votes

  • Johnny Dollar DemocratDefeated

    41.2% 7,377 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bob" Levy
Johnny Dollar
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,699 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 434 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

17,886 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Bob" LevyJohnny DollarTurnout
Lincoln Parish67.7%7,27932.3%3,474
Union Parish45.3%3,23054.7%3,903

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

No one got a majority, so Herman Senn, Jr. (Republican) and Arthur C. "Boots" Hackney (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Herman Senn, Jr. RepublicanIn runoff

    42.0% 1,042 votes

  • Arthur C. "Boots" Hackney DemocratIn runoff

    36.5% 906 votes

  • James Sims DemocratDefeated

    21.5% 532 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Herman Senn, Jr.
Arthur C. "Boots" Hackney
James Sims
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,296 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,480 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Union Parish

PSC, District 5

No one got a majority, so Foster L. Campbell, Jr. (Democrat) and Don Owen (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Union Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 54.3%, Don Owen 23.6%, William A. "Rod" Guy 12.3%, "Jim" Crowley 9.8%.

  • Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    42.8% 82,877 votes

  • Don Owen DemocratIn runoff

    41.0% 79,305 votes

  • William A. "Rod" Guy RepublicanDefeated

    9.6% 18,506 votes

  • "Jim" Crowley Other partyDefeated

    6.6% 12,811 votes

By precinct in Union Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Foster L. Campbell, Jr.
Don Owen
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,374 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 425 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

193,499 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4 MILLS PROPERTY TAX WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR SURFACING, BLACKTOPPING, RECONSTRUCTING AND REPAIRING PUBLIC ROADS IN THE PARISH OF UNION AND RECONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING AND REPLACING PUBLIC BRIDGES IN SAID PARISH.

P/W Police Jury, Prop #1 4 Mills, PJ, 10 Yr, Road Repair

Passed: 41.4% voted yes and 58.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a four (4) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, with the proceeds of the tax to be used for surfacing, blacktopping, reconstructing and repairing public roads in the Parish and reconstructing, repairing and replacing public bridges in the Parish?

  • Yes

    41.4% 2,177 votes

  • NoDefeated

    58.6% 3,082 votes

By precinct in Union 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 4,845 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 414 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,259 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE PARISH OF UNION.

P/W Police Jury, Prop #2 3 Mills, PJ, 10 Yr, Road/Bridge

Passed: 40.5% voted yes and 59.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a three (3) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, with the proceeds of the tax to be used for improving and maintaining public roads and bridges in the Parish?

  • Yes

    40.5% 2,114 votes

  • NoDefeated

    59.5% 3,106 votes

By precinct in Union 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 4,808 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 412 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,220 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR MAINTAINING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON PUBLIC ROADS IN THE PARISH OF UNION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BUSH-HOGGING, WEED CONTROL AND INCIDENTAL DRAINAGE.

P/W Police Jury, Prop #3 3 Mills, PJ, 10 Yr - Right of Way

Passed: 40.0% voted yes and 60.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a three (3) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, with the proceeds of the tax to be used for maintaining the rights-of-way on public roads in the Parish, including, but not limited to, bush-hogging, weed control and incidental drainage?

  • Yes

    40.0% 2,072 votes

  • NoDefeated

    60.0% 3,113 votes

By precinct in Union 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 4,775 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 410 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,185 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct