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.
Richard Cole, Jr. (Democrat) won with 64.8% of the vote.
Richard Cole, Jr. DemocratElected
64.8%33,477 votes
"Pam" Sturrock RepublicanDefeated
35.2%18,157 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
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Richard Cole, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 50,332 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,302 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
51,634 votes cast.
School board
Member of School Board, District 2
Sheral "Cookie" LaVergne (Democrat) won with 57.4% of the vote.
Sheral "Cookie" LaVergne DemocratElected
57.4%1,912 votes
Denton F. Henrich DemocratDefeated
42.6%1,417 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Sheral "Cookie" LaVergne
Denton F. Henrich
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,275 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,329 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 5
Dale Bernard (Democrat) won with 62.9% of the vote.
Dale Bernard DemocratElected
62.9%1,769 votes
Charles Cox RepublicanDefeated
37.1%1,043 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Dale Bernard
Charles Cox
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,721 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 91 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,812 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 13
"Billy" Breaux (Republican) won with 59.1% of the vote.
"Billy" Breaux RepublicanElected
59.1%2,246 votes
"Ricky" Blackwell DemocratDefeated
40.9%1,557 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"Billy" Breaux
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,608 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 195 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,803 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 14
"J. L." Franklin (Democrat) won with 54.7% of the vote.
"J. L." Franklin DemocratElected
54.7%1,226 votes
Elray Victorian DemocratDefeated
45.3%1,014 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"J. L." Franklin
Elray Victorian
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,213 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,240 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
City of DeQuincy
Councilman, District 3, City of DeQuincy
Lawrence Henagan (Democrat) won with 52.0% of the vote.
Lawrence Henagan DemocratElected
52.0%115 votes
Judy Landry DemocratDefeated
48.0%106 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Lawrence Henagan
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 214 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. 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
221 votes cast.
Courts and judges
District Judge, 14th JDC, Election Section 2, Division C
Guy Bradberry (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.
Guy Bradberry DemocratElected
56.8%14,636 votes
William J. "Bill" Cutrera DemocratDefeated
43.2%11,148 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Guy Bradberry
William J. "Bill" Cutrera
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 25,174 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 610 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
25,784 votes cast.
City Judge, City Court, City of Sulphur
Charles Schrumpf (Democrat) won with 57.1% of the vote.
Charles Schrumpf DemocratElected
57.1%7,477 votes
Skipper M. Drost RepublicanDefeated
42.9%5,612 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Charles Schrumpf
Skipper M. Drost
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,563 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 526 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
13,089 votes cast.
City Marshal, City Court, City of Sulphur
"Billy" Guidry (Democrat) won with 53.1% of the vote.
"Billy" Guidry DemocratElected
53.1%6,138 votes
"Mike" Williams RepublicanDefeated
46.9%5,411 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"Billy" Guidry
"Mike" Williams
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,029 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 520 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
11,549 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish: Mary Landrieu 45.5%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 24.8%, John Cooksey 8.8%, "Tony" Perkins 16.8%.
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 Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Mary Landrieu
Suzanne Haik Terrell
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 51,565 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,361 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 Calcasieu Parish: "Chris" John 89.7%, Roberto Valletta 10.3%.
"Chris" John DemocratElected
86.8%138,659 votes
Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated
13.2%21,051 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu 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 49,950 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,300 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
CITY OF SULPHUR PROPOSITION (HOME RULE CHARTER) SUMMARY: TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA FROM $350.00 TO $750.00 PER MONTH.
City of Sulphur, HRC-Increase Comp. of Cncl Mbrs, City Cncl
Passed: 28.0% voted yes and 72.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Article II, Section 2-05 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, Compensation for Sulphur City Council, be approved as follows: The compensation of council members shall be $750.00 per month. Council members shall be reimbursed for properly vouchered expenses incurred in conducting business of the City while outside the City.
Yes
28.0%1,819 votes
NoDefeated
72.0%4,672 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,190 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 301 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
6,491 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 47,157 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,293 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 54.9%, Against 45.1%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 48,893 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,317 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 54.9%, Against 45.1%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,826 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,304 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 72.8%, Against 27.2%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 47,052 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,305 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 41.2%, Against 58.8%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,558 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,304 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 75.8%, Against 24.2%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 47,728 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,310 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 72.6%, Against 27.4%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 45,894 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,316 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 39.7%, Against 60.3%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,560 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,302 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 37.7%, Against 62.3%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,191 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,306 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 46.4%, Against 53.6%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,894 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,300 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 53.3%, Against 46.7%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46,373 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,297 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 Calcasieu Parish: For 44.8%, Against 55.2%.
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 46,411 votes cast at the polls in 110 precincts. The 1,283 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.