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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Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 2002, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Roland J. Boudreaux (Democrat) won with 62.1% of the vote.
Roland J. Boudreaux DemocratElected
62.1%1,792 votes
Nolton J. Senegal, Sr. DemocratDefeated
37.9%1,094 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Roland J. Boudreaux
Nolton J. Senegal, Sr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,587 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 299 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,886 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
City of Rayne
Chief of Police, City of Rayne
George Melancon (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.
George Melancon DemocratElected
52.8%1,879 votes
Carroll J. Stelly DemocratDefeated
47.2%1,680 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
George Melancon
Carroll J. Stelly
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,171 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 388 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,559 votes cast.
Alderman, Ward 4, City of Rayne
Gerald L. Foreman (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.
Gerald L. Foreman DemocratElected
52.2%406 votes
Jack McIntyre RepublicanDefeated
47.8%372 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Gerald L. Foreman
Jack McIntyre
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 676 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 102 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
778 votes cast.
Town of Duson
Chief of Police, Town of Duson
Roland Lewis (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Roland Lewis 73.9%, Scott D. Gary 26.1%.
Roland Lewis DemocratElected
53.2%292 votes
Scott D. Gary DemocratDefeated
46.8%257 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Roland Lewis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 22 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
No one got a majority, so Mary Landrieu (Democrat) and Suzanne Haik Terrell (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Mary Landrieu 42.0%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 27.8%, John Cooksey 15.1%, "Tony" Perkins 12.0%.
Mary Landrieu DemocratIn runoff
46.0%573,347 votes
Suzanne Haik Terrell RepublicanIn runoff
27.2%339,506 votes
John Cooksey RepublicanDefeated
13.8%171,752 votes
"Tony" Perkins RepublicanDefeated
9.6%119,776 votes
5 other candidates: 3.4% together
Raymond Brown Democrat
1.9%
23,553
Patrick E. "Live Wire" Landry Other party
0.8%
10,442
James Lemann Other party
0.3%
3,866
Gary D. Robbins Other party
0.2%
2,423
Ernest Edward Skillman, Jr. Republican
0.1%
1,668
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Mary Landrieu
Suzanne Haik Terrell
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 15,710 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 916 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,246,333 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
"Chris" John (Democrat) won with 86.8% of the vote.
This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Chris" John 88.5%, Roberto Valletta 11.5%.
"Chris" John DemocratElected
86.8%138,659 votes
Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated
13.2%21,051 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"Chris" John
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 15,060 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 884 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
159,710 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION (1/4% SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/4% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A PARISHWIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ACQUIRING LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, WITH AUTHORITY TO FUND THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX INTO BONDS TO PAY THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
P/W Police Jury, 1/4% S & U - PJ
Passed: 49.3% voted yes and 50.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), 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 levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) (the "Tax") for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the first levy of the Tax 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 within the Parish, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, 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 paying the cost of maintaining and operating a parishwide mosquito control program, including the cost of acquiring land, buildings and equipment necessary in connection therewith; and further, shall the Parish be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to pay the cost of capital improvements for such purposes to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana?
Yes
49.3%7,188 votes
NoDefeated
50.7%7,406 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,736 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 858 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
14,594 votes cast.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Changes to Legislative Session
Passed: 55.4% voted for and 44.6% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 41.7%, Against 58.3%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,587 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 775 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,011,547 votes cast.
Amendment 2
Ind. & joint income tax schedule
Passed: 51.3% voted for and 48.7% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 43.2%, Against 56.8%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 14,205 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 792 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,041,923 votes cast.
Amendment 3
Procedure for the Legis.to adj.appropriations
Passed: 57.7% voted for and 42.3% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 48.3%, Against 51.7%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,705 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 792 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,007,625 votes cast.
Amendment 4
Removal of public employees from employment
Passed: 70.1% voted for and 29.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 66.2%, Against 33.8%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,475 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 778 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,020,501 votes cast.
Amendment 5
St.Bd. of Commerce to contract ad valorem tax
Passed: 39.2% voted for and 60.8% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 36.1%, Against 63.9%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,119 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 781 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
993,856 votes cast.
Amendment 6
Budget estimate to fund law enforce.& fire
Passed: 62.9% voted for and 37.1% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,807 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 795 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,029,373 votes cast.
Amendment 7
Homestead exemption assessment level
Passed: 68.1% voted for and 31.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 57.1%, Against 42.9%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,048 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 784 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
995,562 votes cast.
Amendment 8
Higher education to invest in stock up to 50%
Passed: 49.1% voted for and 50.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 39.1%, Against 60.9%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,229 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 773 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
998,529 votes cast.
Amendment 9
Permit investment in stock Med. Trust Fund
Passed: 48.5% voted for and 51.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 38.4%, Against 61.6%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,282 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 778 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,002,434 votes cast.
Amendment 10
Programs to assist farmers
Passed: 45.5% voted for and 54.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 40.6%, Against 59.4%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,430 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 760 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
994,745 votes cast.
Amendment 11
Exemption from ad valorem on drilling rigs
Passed: 47.5% voted for and 52.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 42.0%, Against 58.0%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,045 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 767 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
984,510 votes cast.
Amendment 12
Qualifications of Coroner, Livingston Parish
Passed: 44.5% voted for and 55.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 39.5%, Against 60.5%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in Acadia Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,002 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 747 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.