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.
District Judge, 23rd JDC, Election Section 2, Division B
"Tom" Kliebert (Democrat) won with 57.0% of the vote.
This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: "Tom" Kliebert 47.4%, "Joe" Wiley 52.6%.
"Tom" Kliebert DemocratElected
57.0%18,763 votes
"Joe" Wiley RepublicanDefeated
43.0%14,158 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Tom" Kliebert
"Joe" Wiley
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 20,112 votes cast at the polls in 52 precincts. The 659 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Jamie F. Braud (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.
Jamie F. Braud DemocratElected
50.2%4,678 votes
Charles Hebert DemocratDefeated
49.8%4,634 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jamie F. Braud
Charles Hebert
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,034 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 278 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
9,312 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Ascension Parish
U.S. Senator
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 Ascension Parish: Mary Landrieu 44.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 29.5%, John Cooksey 6.9%, "Tony" Perkins 16.6%.
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 Ascension 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 22,950 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 699 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, 3rd Congressional District
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin (Republican) won with 86.7% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: W. J. " Billy" Tauzin 81.1%, William Beier 11.0%, David Iwancio 7.8%.
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin RepublicanElected
86.7%130,323 votes
William Beier Other partyDefeated
8.6%12,964 votes
David Iwancio Other partyDefeated
4.7%7,055 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin
William Beier
David Iwancio
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,816 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 383 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
150,342 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
Richard H. Baker (Republican) won with 84.0% of the vote.
This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Richard H. Baker 85.9%, "Rick" Moscatello 14.1%.
Richard H. Baker RepublicanElected
84.0%146,932 votes
"Rick" Moscatello Other partyDefeated
16.0%27,898 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Richard H. Baker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,243 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 273 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
174,830 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #1, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 56.0% voted yes and 44.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
56.0%308 votes
No
44.0%242 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 519 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
550 votes cast.
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #2, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 67.9% voted yes and 32.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 2 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
67.9%218 votes
No
32.1%103 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 310 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
321 votes cast.
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #3, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 51.7% voted yes and 48.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 3 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
51.7%311 votes
No
48.3%291 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 566 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
602 votes cast.
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #4, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 64.6% voted yes and 35.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 4 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
64.6%306 votes
No
35.4%168 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 467 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
474 votes cast.
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #5, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 89.7% voted yes and 10.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 5 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
89.7%341 votes
No
10.3%39 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 379 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.
Results by precinct
380 votes cast.
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Road Lighting Dist. #6, 5 Mills - Parish Council
Passed: 60.9% voted yes and 39.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road Lighting District No. 6 of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in said Road Lighting District?
YesApproved
60.9%1,095 votes
No
39.1%704 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,767 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,799 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 Ascension Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 21,165 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 654 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 Ascension Parish: For 49.2%, Against 50.8%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 21,625 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 665 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 Ascension Parish: For 51.8%, Against 48.2%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,406 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 645 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 Ascension Parish: For 72.4%, Against 27.6%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 21,328 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 656 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 Ascension Parish: For 39.7%, Against 60.3%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,343 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 651 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 Ascension Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,590 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 667 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 Ascension Parish: For 65.7%, Against 34.3%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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55 to 65%
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,537 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 658 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 Ascension Parish: For 47.7%, Against 52.3%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,316 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 648 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 Ascension Parish: For 48.5%, Against 51.5%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,572 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 658 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 Ascension Parish: For 45.1%, Against 54.9%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,245 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 653 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 Ascension Parish: For 39.5%, Against 60.5%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,140 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 641 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 Ascension Parish: For 52.4%, Against 47.6%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 20,955 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 639 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.