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.
John "Schuyler" Marvin (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: John "Schuyler" Marvin 46.2%, "Mike" Boggs 53.8%.
John "Schuyler" Marvin DemocratElected
51.4%19,985 votes
"Mike" Boggs RepublicanDefeated
48.6%18,866 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
John "Schuyler" Marvin
"Mike" Boggs
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 25,573 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 715 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 Bossier Parish: Mary Landrieu 40.3%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 31.5%, John Cooksey 17.0%, "Tony" Perkins 8.5%.
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 Bossier 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 26,277 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 716 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, 4th Congressional District
"Jim" McCrery (Republican) won with 71.6% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: "Jim" McCrery 79.1%, John Milkovich 19.7%, "Bill" Jacobs 1.2%.
"Jim" McCrery RepublicanElected
71.6%114,649 votes
John Milkovich DemocratDefeated
26.4%42,340 votes
"Bill" Jacobs Other partyDefeated
1.9%3,104 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Jim" McCrery
John Milkovich
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 24,854 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 715 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
160,093 votes cast.
PSC, District 5
Foster L. Campbell, Jr. (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.
This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 37.6%, Don Owen 62.4%.
Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratElected
50.7%123,749 votes
Don Owen DemocratDefeated
49.3%120,413 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 25,277 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 722 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
244,162 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
CITY OF BOSSIER CITY PROPOSITION (SALES TAX REDEDICATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO REDEDICATE THE 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY AN ELECTION HELD ON MAY 2, 1987, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING FIRE, POLICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND FOR THE OTHER PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PURPOSES.
City of Bossier City, 1/2% Sales Tax, City Council --
Passed: 85.3% voted yes and 14.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "City"), after providing each month for the periodically required debt service and reserve fund payments and other obligations with respect to the sales and use tax bonds authorized by the Red River Parkway and Capital Improvements Sales Tax Proposition approved at an election held in the City on May 2, 1987, or any refunding thereof, be authorized to appropriate, dedicate and use the remaining revenues and the revenues on hand derived from the one-half percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized by said proposition and now being levied and collected in the City, for the purposes of operating and maintaining the fire, police and other departments of the City and for the other purposes set forth in said proposition?
YesApproved
85.3%8,551 votes
No
14.7%1,474 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,733 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 292 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
10,025 votes cast.
CITY OF SHREVEPORT PROPOSITION ( SALES TAX INCREASE FOR POLICE AND FIRE SALARIES, BENEFITS AND EQUIPMENT) SUMMARY: FOUR-YEAR, * PERCENT ADDITIONAL SALES TAX TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, TO BE EXPENDED BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR SALARIES, BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
City of Shreveport, 1/4% S & U - City Council
Passed: 77.2% voted yes and 22.8% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 73.0%, No 27.0%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of La. R.S. 33:2711.15 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, an additional tax of one-forth of one percent (1/4%) (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, all as presently or thereafter defined in Chapter 2 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 within the corporate limits of the City of Shreveport for a term not to exceed four years from and after the date such additional tax is first levied, with the avails or proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used solely and exclusively for salaries, benefits, equipment and personnel for the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Shreveport?
YesApproved
77.2%39,646 votes
No
22.8%11,696 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 74 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts.
CITY OF SHREVEPORT PROPOSITION (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) SUMMARY: 25 YEAR, (IN LIEU OF THE EXISTING 5 YEAR AUTHORIZATION) 7.99 MILLS PROPERTY TAX TO BE LEVIED IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO BE EXPENDED BY THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, ACQUIRING PROPERTY, PROJECT EXPENSES AND/OR THE RETIREMENT OF BONDS OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS.
City of Shreveport, 7.99 Mills-Downtown Dev. Dist.-City Council
Passed: 61.8% voted yes and 38.2% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 56.9%, No 43.1%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), acting through the City Council as the governing authority thereof, be authorized to levy a special tax of Seven and Ninety-Nine Hundredths (7.99) mills on all property subject to taxation situated within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport (the "District") as defined by Act 554 of 1978, as amended by Act 411 of 1980 and Act 163 of 1984 (the "Act"), for a period of twenty-five (25) years (in lieu of the existing five (5) year authorization), beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2027, with the proceeds of said tax to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes and benefit of the District, and to be expended by the Downtown Development Authority for administration, operational expenses, acquiring property, project expenses and/or the retirement of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Act as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended?
YesApproved
61.8%30,212 votes
No
38.2%18,684 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 72 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF BOSSIER TO LEVY A 10-YEAR 23.9-MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FACILITIES, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BOTH MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TO BE USED BY THE DISTRICT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.
FPD No. 7, 23.9 Mills, BOC, 10 Year
Passed: 74.8% voted yes and 25.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a special tax of twenty-three and nine tenths (23.9) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property to be used by the District directly or indirectly to provide fire protection or emergency medical service?
YesApproved
74.8%273 votes
No
25.2%92 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 347 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
365 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 Bossier Parish: For 60.1%, Against 39.9%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,265 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 683 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 Bossier Parish: For 40.4%, Against 59.6%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,760 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 693 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 Bossier Parish: For 57.6%, Against 42.4%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 19,157 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 660 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 Bossier Parish: For 80.4%, Against 19.6%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,850 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 687 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 Bossier Parish: For 41.6%, Against 58.4%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,074 votes cast at the polls in 55 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 Bossier Parish: For 64.7%, Against 35.3%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 20,068 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 688 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 Bossier Parish: For 73.9%, Against 26.1%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,558 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 671 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 Bossier Parish: For 52.4%, Against 47.6%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Shows the 19,307 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 660 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 Bossier Parish: For 51.2%, Against 48.8%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 19,632 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 618 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 Bossier Parish: For 59.7%, Against 40.3%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Shows the 19,013 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 608 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 Bossier Parish: For 51.0%, Against 49.0%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Shows the 18,897 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 621 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 Bossier Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 18,769 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 610 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.