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St. Martin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 12, 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 Breaux Bridge

Chief of Police, City of Breaux Bridge

Charles Thibodeaux (Democrat) won with 82.1% of the vote.

  • Charles Thibodeaux DemocratElected

    82.1% 1,788 votes

  • Vincent Alexander DemocratDefeated

    17.9% 391 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

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

Shows the 2,120 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,179 votes cast.

Alderman, District B, City of Breaux Bridge

Howard "Doc" Alexander (Democrat) won with 60.2% of the vote.

  • Howard "Doc" Alexander DemocratElected

    60.2% 280 votes

  • Devin J. Baltazar I DemocratDefeated

    26.2% 122 votes

  • Nelson Wiltz, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    13.5% 63 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Howard "Doc" Alexander
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 448 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

465 votes cast.

Alderman, District C, City of Breaux Bridge

Albert "Da Da" Menard (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Albert "Da Da" Menard DemocratElected

    58.1% 330 votes

  • Clayton "Pop" Ledet DemocratDefeated

    28.9% 164 votes

  • Donald Thibodeaux Other partyDefeated

    13.0% 74 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Albert "Da Da" Menard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 552 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

568 votes cast.

Town of Arnaudville

Mayor, Town of Arnaudville

"Kathy" M. Richard (Democrat) won with 64.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: "Kathy" M. Richard 61.8%, Lanard Meche 38.2%.

  • "Kathy" M. Richard DemocratElected

    64.2% 395 votes

  • Lanard Meche RepublicanDefeated

    35.8% 220 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Kathy" M. Richard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 31 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

615 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Kathy" M. RichardLanard MecheTurnout
St. Landry Parish64.4%37435.6%207
St. Martin Parish61.8%2138.2%13

Chief of Police, Town of Arnaudville

Richard B. Mizzi (Other party) won with 59.0% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Richard B. Mizzi 50.0%, Michael Duplechain 5.9%, Rickie J. Guidry 29.4%, Cecil Williams 8.8%.

  • Richard B. Mizzi Other partyElected

    59.0% 361 votes

  • Michael Duplechain DemocratDefeated

    15.8% 97 votes

  • Rickie J. Guidry DemocratDefeated

    14.4% 88 votes

  • Cecil Williams RepublicanDefeated

    6.9% 42 votes

  • Michael S. Stelly RepublicanDefeated

    3.9% 24 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard B. Mizzi
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 31 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

612 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
St. Landry ParishRichard B. Mizzi59.5%
St. Martin ParishRichard B. Mizzi50.0%

Aldermen, Town of Arnaudville

John Ray Taylor (Democrat) and Ricky J. Lagrange (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: John Ray Taylor 14.4%, Ricky J. Lagrange 9.6%, Chaderick Hebert 6.8%, Todd M. Meche 8.9%.

  • John Ray Taylor DemocratElected

    12.9% 365 votes

  • Ricky J. Lagrange DemocratElected

    10.0% 285 votes

  • Chaderick Hebert DemocratIn runoff

    9.6% 272 votes

  • Todd M. Meche RepublicanIn runoff

    9.4% 266 votes

  • Bradley G. Hollier DemocratIn runoff

    9.2% 260 votes

  • Elsie H. Lagrange DemocratIn runoff

    9.1% 259 votes

  • Remi Olivier DemocratIn runoff

    8.9% 253 votes

  • Chester "Doc" Broussard RepublicanIn runoff

    8.6% 243 votes

3 other candidates: 22.3% together
Louis E. Stelly, Jr. Democrat8.5%241
Shelly Knott Pontiff Other party7.1%200
Levan Stelly Democrat6.8%192

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

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

Shows the 131 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,836 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
St. Landry ParishJohn Ray Taylor12.8%
St. Martin ParishJohn Ray Taylor14.4%

Town of Broussard

Mayor, Town of Broussard

No one got a majority, so James C. Gondron (Democrat) and Charles E. Langlinais (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: James C. Gondron 23.1%, Charles E. Langlinais 61.5%, Jerry "JP" Morgan 15.4%.

  • James C. Gondron DemocratIn runoff

    44.7% 757 votes

  • Charles E. Langlinais DemocratIn runoff

    42.1% 714 votes

  • Jerry "JP" Morgan RepublicanDefeated

    13.2% 224 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles E. Langlinais
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11 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.

1,695 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJames C. GondronCharles E. LanglinaisJerry "JP" MorganTurnout
Lafayette Parish44.8%75442.0%70613.2%222
St. Martin Parish23.1%361.5%815.4%2

Alderman, at Large, Town of Broussard

Johnnie M. Foco (Republican) won with 61.6% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Johnnie M. Foco 66.7%, Harold Hollier 33.3%.

  • Johnnie M. Foco RepublicanElected

    61.6% 951 votes

  • Harold Hollier DemocratDefeated

    38.4% 592 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Johnnie M. Foco
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10 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.

1,543 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohnnie M. FocoHarold HollierTurnout
Lafayette Parish61.6%94338.4%588
St. Martin Parish66.7%833.3%4

Alderman, District 5, Town of Broussard

Kenny Higginbotham (Republican) won with 89.3% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Kenny Higginbotham 100.0%, "Pat" Scimemi 0.0%.

  • Kenny Higginbotham RepublicanElected

    89.3% 151 votes

  • "Pat" Scimemi DemocratDefeated

    10.7% 18 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

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

Shows the 11 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.

169 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishKenny Higginbotham"Pat" ScimemiTurnout
Lafayette Parish88.5%13811.5%18
St. Martin Parish100.0%130.0%0

Village of Parks

Aldermen, Village of Parks

"Gwen" Glover (Democrat), Lawrence J. Narcisse (Democrat), and Harold "Kellog" Robertson (Democrat) won.

  • "Gwen" Glover DemocratElected

    24.2% 164 votes

  • Lawrence J. Narcisse DemocratElected

    22.7% 154 votes

  • Harold "Kellog" Robertson DemocratElected

    21.9% 148 votes

  • Kerry J. Viator DemocratDefeated

    20.1% 136 votes

  • Avery "Bubba" Castille RepublicanDefeated

    11.1% 75 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lawrence J. Narcisse
Harold "Kellog" Robertson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 644 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 33 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

677 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 16th JDC, Election Section 1, Division G

Charles L. Porter (Democrat) won with 55.8% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Charles L. Porter 49.8%, Lucretia Pecantte-Burton 50.2%.

  • Charles L. Porter DemocratElected

    55.8% 5,016 votes

  • Lucretia Pecantte-Burton DemocratDefeated

    44.2% 3,968 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles L. Porter
Lucretia Pecantte-Burton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,120 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,984 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles L. PorterLucretia Pecantte-BurtonTurnout
Iberia Parish57.1%2,44842.9%1,839
St. Martin Parish49.8%1,09750.2%1,107
St. Mary Parish59.0%1,47141.0%1,022

District Judge, 16th JDC, Election Section 1, Division H

No one got a majority, so Lori A. Landry (Democrat) and Curtis Sigur (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Lori A. Landry 31.9%, Curtis Sigur 5.9%, Oneal Jones, Jr. 17.0%, Joslyn Alex 33.2%.

  • Lori A. Landry DemocratIn runoff

    32.0% 3,014 votes

  • Curtis Sigur DemocratIn runoff

    23.2% 2,182 votes

  • Oneal Jones, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    15.1% 1,420 votes

  • Joslyn Alex DemocratDefeated

    15.0% 1,410 votes

  • "Tai" Green DemocratDefeated

    14.7% 1,385 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lori A. Landry
Curtis Sigur
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,477 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,411 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
Iberia ParishLori A. Landry43.4%
St. Martin ParishJoslyn Alex33.2%
St. Mary ParishCurtis Sigur54.6%

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Robert "Bobby" Champagne (Democrat) won with 74.1% of the vote.

  • Robert "Bobby" Champagne DemocratElected

    74.1% 866 votes

  • Daniel Thibodeaux DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 302 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert "Bobby" Champagne
Daniel Thibodeaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,126 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,168 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 1 (reg./unexpired)

"Al" Cormier (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • "Al" Cormier DemocratElected

    56.7% 804 votes

  • "Tommy" Boutte DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 615 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Al" Cormier
"Tommy" Boutte
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,348 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 71 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,419 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Floyd "Hal" Scrantz, Sr. (Democrat) won with 58.9% of the vote.

  • Floyd "Hal" Scrantz, Sr. DemocratElected

    58.9% 570 votes

  • Rogers J. Angelle DemocratDefeated

    41.1% 398 votes

By precinct in St. Martin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Floyd "Hal" Scrantz, Sr.
Rogers J. Angelle
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 956 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

968 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct