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De Soto Parish

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.

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Statewide and federal races in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish: Mary Landrieu 51.4%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 24.7%, John Cooksey 13.7%, "Tony" Perkins 5.9%.

  • 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 Democrat1.9%23,553
Patrick E. "Live Wire" Landry Other party0.8%10,442
James Lemann Other party0.3%3,866
Gary D. Robbins Other party0.2%2,423
Ernest Edward Skillman, Jr. Republican0.1%1,668

By precinct in De Soto 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 6,858 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: "Jim" McCrery 72.1%, John Milkovich 26.0%, "Bill" Jacobs 1.9%.

  • "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 De Soto 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 6,195 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 216 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 37.7%, Don Owen 62.3%.

  • Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratElected

    50.7% 123,749 votes

  • Don Owen DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 120,413 votes

By precinct in De Soto 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 6,648 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 223 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

244,162 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF 10 YEAR, 10.69 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

FPD No. 1, 10.69 Mills _-- BOC, 10 Years

Passed: 67.2% voted yes and 32.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District 1 of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a ten and sixty-nine hundredths (10.69) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the District's fire protection facilities, including equipment, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    67.2% 398 votes

  • No

    32.8% 194 votes

By precinct in De Soto 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 579 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

592 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO.1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF 10 YEAR, 7.08 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE DISTRICTS FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

FPD No. 2, Prop. #1 - 7.08 Mills - BOC

Passed: 65.6% voted yes and 34.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District 2 of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a seven and eight hundredths (7.08) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the District's fire protection facilities, including equipment, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    65.6% 278 votes

  • No

    34.4% 146 votes

By precinct in De Soto 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 413 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

424 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (PARCEL FEE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF 10 YEAR, $35.00 ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES AND SALARIES OF FIREMEN, AND ALL PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO.

FPD No. 2, Prop. #2 - Parcel fee - BOC

Passed: 67.2% voted yes and 32.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire District Protection District 2 of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect an annual parcel fee of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of structure's being occupied or unoccupied, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    67.2% 279 votes

  • No

    32.8% 136 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 404 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

415 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, OERATING AND SUPPORTING THE DESOTO PARISH LIBRARY AND THE BRANCHES THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ACQUISTION OF LIBRARY BOOKS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

P/W Police Jury, 3 Mills, PJ, 10 Year, Library

Passed: 54.3% voted yes and 45.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of improving, equipping, constructing, maintaining, operating and supporting the DeSoto Parish Library and the branches thereof, including the acquisition of library books, materials and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    54.3% 2,985 votes

  • No

    45.7% 2,510 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,274 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 221 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,495 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 De Soto Parish: For 47.9%, Against 52.1%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,168 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 204 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 39.1%, Against 60.9%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,280 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,375 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 201 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 68.0%, Against 32.0%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,269 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 202 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 34.3%, Against 65.7%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,104 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 207 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 61.2%, Against 38.8%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,500 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 209 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 61.7%, Against 38.3%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,147 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 40.8%, Against 59.2%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,132 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 209 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 43.9%, Against 56.1%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,367 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 49.0%, Against 51.0%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,080 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 203 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 41.3%, Against 58.7%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in De Soto 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 4,069 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 203 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 De Soto Parish: For 43.2%, Against 56.8%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in De Soto Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,039 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 199 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

981,340 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct