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Washington 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 1

"Dan" Slocum (Democrat) won with 59.2% of the vote.

  • "Dan" Slocum DemocratElected

    59.2% 564 votes

  • Hugh R. Fortenberry, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    40.8% 388 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Dan" Slocum
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 916 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

952 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 1, City of Bogalusa

Paul D. Kates (Democrat) won with 53.1% of the vote.

  • Paul D. Kates DemocratElected

    53.1% 334 votes

  • Gloria Quillin DemocratDefeated

    29.6% 186 votes

  • Bobby Ford DemocratDefeated

    17.3% 109 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul D. Kates
Gloria Quillin
Bobby Ford
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 620 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

629 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

Karl "Buster" Bickham, Jr. (Democrat) won with 75.8% of the vote.

  • Karl "Buster" Bickham, Jr. DemocratElected

    75.8% 624 votes

  • Sally Babington Knight RepublicanDefeated

    24.2% 199 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Karl "Buster" Bickham, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 748 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 75 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

823 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2, City of Bogalusa

Eleanor Watson Duke (Republican) won with 68.1% of the vote.

  • Eleanor Watson Duke RepublicanElected

    68.1% 459 votes

  • Penny Douglas Williams DemocratDefeated

    31.9% 215 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Eleanor Watson Duke
Penny Douglas Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 628 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 46 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

674 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4, City of Bogalusa

Howard Stewart (Democrat) won with 54.4% of the vote.

  • Howard Stewart DemocratElected

    54.4% 367 votes

  • "Oscar" Pierce DemocratDefeated

    45.6% 308 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Howard Stewart
"Oscar" Pierce
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 657 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

675 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6, City of Bogalusa

Michael H. Applewhite (Other party) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • Michael H. Applewhite Other partyElected

    56.7% 438 votes

  • Larry D. Miller RepublicanDefeated

    43.3% 335 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael H. Applewhite
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 756 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

773 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Holly Myles James (Democrat) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • Holly Myles James DemocratElected

    54.8% 379 votes

  • Martin LB Rogers DemocratDefeated

    45.2% 313 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Holly Myles James
Martin LB Rogers
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 619 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 73 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

692 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7, City of Bogalusa

Darren Reeves (Democrat) won with 53.8% of the vote.

  • Darren Reeves DemocratElected

    53.8% 322 votes

  • Herbert Dicharry DemocratDefeated

    46.2% 276 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

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

Shows the 581 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

598 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Matthew Tate (Democrat) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Matthew Tate DemocratElected

    54.9% 287 votes

  • Ola Magee DemocratDefeated

    45.1% 236 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Matthew Tate
Ola Magee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 487 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

523 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 9

Freddie H. Jefferson (Democrat) won with 59.6% of the vote.

  • Freddie H. Jefferson DemocratElected

    59.6% 334 votes

  • Kelvin "Popeye" May Other partyDefeated

    40.4% 226 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Freddie H. Jefferson
Kelvin "Popeye" May
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 547 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

560 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Bogalusa

Councilmen at Large, City of Bogalusa

No one got a majority, so Wendy O'Quin-Perrette (Democrat), Johni Hudson Miles (Democrat), Wilton R. Dunaway (Democrat), and Ryan Seal (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Wendy O'Quin-Perrette DemocratIn runoff

    19.4% 1,120 votes

  • Johni Hudson Miles DemocratIn runoff

    18.6% 1,071 votes

  • Wilton R. Dunaway DemocratIn runoff

    18.0% 1,037 votes

  • Ryan Seal DemocratIn runoff

    17.6% 1,016 votes

2 other candidates: 26.4% together
Malinda White Democrat14.8%851
Jason Smith Republican11.6%669

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Wendy O'Quin-Perrette
Johni Hudson Miles
Wilton R. Dunaway
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,573 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 191 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,764 votes cast.

Councilman, District A, City of Bogalusa

No one got a majority, so Barry Bolton (Democrat) and Thomas Denard Kates (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Barry Bolton DemocratIn runoff

    43.7% 281 votes

  • Thomas Denard Kates DemocratIn runoff

    42.6% 274 votes

  • Joel Miller, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    13.7% 88 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Barry Bolton
Thomas Denard Kates
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 624 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

643 votes cast.

Councilman, District B, City of Bogalusa

McClurie Sampson, Sr. (Democrat) won with 60.8% of the vote.

  • McClurie Sampson, Sr. DemocratElected

    60.8% 368 votes

  • Carolyn "Candy" Sartin DemocratDefeated

    39.2% 237 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
McClurie Sampson, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 571 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 34 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

605 votes cast.

Councilman, District C, City of Bogalusa

No one got a majority, so Oneita H. Graham (Democrat) and Reubin Sumrall (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Oneita H. Graham DemocratIn runoff

    37.3% 230 votes

  • Reubin Sumrall DemocratIn runoff

    33.9% 209 votes

  • Elbert J. Buckley DemocratDefeated

    28.7% 177 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Oneita H. Graham
Elbert J. Buckley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 600 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

616 votes cast.

Councilman, District D, City of Bogalusa

Andy DeLeon, Jr. (Democrat) won with 64.4% of the vote.

  • Andy DeLeon, Jr. DemocratElected

    64.4% 375 votes

  • Alan Wilson DemocratDefeated

    35.6% 207 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Andy DeLeon, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 564 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

582 votes cast.

Councilman, District E, City of Bogalusa

"Danny" Stogner (Democrat) won with 56.0% of the vote.

  • "Danny" Stogner DemocratElected

    56.0% 309 votes

  • Herbert "Buttermilk" Wilson Other partyDefeated

    44.0% 243 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Danny" Stogner
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 539 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

552 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division B

Page McClendon (Republican) won with 56.2% of the vote.

This race covers 7 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: Page McClendon 55.1%, Kenneth J. Fogg 44.9%.

  • Page McClendon RepublicanElected

    56.2% 52,417 votes

  • Kenneth J. Fogg Other partyDefeated

    43.8% 40,889 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Page McClendon
Kenneth J. Fogg
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,026 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 458 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

93,306 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishPage McClendonKenneth J. FoggTurnout
East Feliciana Parish52.0%2,99848.0%2,762
Livingston Parish43.6%9,16456.4%11,836
St. Helena Parish48.1%1,64451.9%1,777
St. Tammany Parish65.8%18,39634.2%9,549
Tangipahoa Parish58.6%13,37341.4%9,438
Washington Parish55.1%5,22144.9%4,263
West Feliciana Parish56.2%1,62143.8%1,264

Judge, Court of Appeal, 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division D

Burrell J. Carter (Democrat) won with 55.5% of the vote.

This race covers 7 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: Burrell J. Carter 64.8%, Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Jones 35.2%.

  • Burrell J. Carter DemocratElected

    55.5% 50,715 votes

  • Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Jones RepublicanDefeated

    44.5% 40,594 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Burrell J. Carter
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Jones
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,018 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 454 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

91,309 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishBurrell J. CarterJeffrey A. "Jeff" JonesTurnout
East Feliciana Parish67.4%3,83732.6%1,860
Livingston Parish51.5%10,32448.5%9,724
St. Helena Parish66.4%2,64433.6%1,340
St. Tammany Parish43.9%11,88856.1%15,165
Tangipahoa Parish63.1%13,98236.9%8,165
Washington Parish64.8%6,14235.2%3,330
West Feliciana Parish65.3%1,89834.7%1,010

District Judge, 22nd JDC, Division C

Patricia Hedges (Republican) won with 64.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: Patricia Hedges 63.7%, Christopher "Chris" Aubert 36.3%.

  • Patricia Hedges RepublicanElected

    64.2% 24,389 votes

  • Christopher "Chris" Aubert RepublicanDefeated

    35.8% 13,619 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Patricia Hedges
Christopher "Chris" Aubert
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,439 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 464 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

38,008 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishPatricia HedgesChristopher "Chris" AubertTurnout
St. Tammany Parish64.3%18,08135.7%10,024
Washington Parish63.7%6,30836.3%3,595

District Judge, 22nd JDC, Division J

William "Rusty" Knight (Republican) won with 70.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: William "Rusty" Knight 90.9%, "Jim" Lamz 9.1%.

  • William "Rusty" Knight RepublicanElected

    70.5% 26,714 votes

  • "Jim" Lamz RepublicanDefeated

    29.5% 11,201 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
William "Rusty" Knight
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,711 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 487 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

37,915 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishWilliam "Rusty" Knight"Jim" LamzTurnout
St. Tammany Parish62.9%17,44537.1%10,272
Washington Parish90.9%9,2699.1%929

City Marshal, City Court, City of Bogalusa

Wayne Adams (Democrat) won with 72.3% of the vote.

  • Wayne Adams DemocratElected

    72.3% 3,180 votes

  • James Stephens DemocratDefeated

    27.7% 1,218 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

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

Shows the 4,262 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 136 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,398 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Billy W. Passman (Democrat) won with 71.5% of the vote.

  • Billy W. Passman DemocratElected

    71.5% 803 votes

  • Donald Long RepublicanDefeated

    28.5% 320 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Billy W. Passman
Donald Long
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,007 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 116 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,123 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Christopher H. "Chris" Lewis (Republican) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Christopher H. "Chris" Lewis RepublicanElected

    52.8% 550 votes

  • "Jean" C. Simmons RepublicanDefeated

    47.2% 491 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Christopher H. "Chris" Lewis
"Jean" C. Simmons
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 975 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 66 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,041 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 7

James D. McKenzie (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.

  • James D. McKenzie DemocratElected

    52.2% 523 votes

  • Bradford A. Kemp DemocratDefeated

    47.8% 479 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James D. McKenzie
Bradford A. Kemp
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 976 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,002 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2

No one got a majority, so Jerry Fortenberry (Democrat) and Colston Martin, Jr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Jerry Fortenberry DemocratIn runoff

    39.3% 240 votes

  • Colston Martin, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    31.1% 190 votes

  • Farrell E. Simmons DemocratDefeated

    29.6% 181 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

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

Shows the 596 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

611 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Lavon Seals (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • Lavon Seals DemocratElected

    53.6% 562 votes

  • Ronald McKenzie DemocratDefeated

    46.4% 486 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lavon Seals
Ronald McKenzie
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 981 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 67 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,048 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 7

David Scott (Democrat) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • David Scott DemocratElected

    57.1% 598 votes

  • Keith D. Knight DemocratDefeated

    36.0% 377 votes

  • John A. Creel DemocratDefeated

    7.0% 73 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Scott
Keith D. Knight
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,022 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,048 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Washington Parish

PSC, District 1

Jack "Jay" Blossman, Jr. (Republican) won with 67.9% of the vote.

This race covers 12 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: Jack "Jay" Blossman, Jr. 76.2%, John F. Schwegmann 23.8%.

  • Jack "Jay" Blossman, Jr. RepublicanElected

    67.9% 104,963 votes

  • John F. Schwegmann Other partyDefeated

    32.1% 49,643 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jack "Jay" Blossman, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,002 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 447 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

154,606 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS TAX FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, FOR PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.

FPD No. 6 Renewal, 10 Mills, BOC, 10 Years

Passed: 59.8% voted yes and 40.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 6, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to 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 maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, for purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?

  • YesApproved

    59.8% 262 votes

  • No

    40.2% 176 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 399 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

438 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct