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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Evangeline 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Mamou

Mayor, Town of Mamou

James S. Fontenot (Democrat) won with 53.4% of the vote.

  • James S. Fontenot DemocratElected

    53.4% 851 votes

  • Warren Pierrotti DemocratDefeated

    46.6% 743 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James S. Fontenot
Warren Pierrotti
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,365 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 229 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,594 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Mamou

Herman Celestine (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Herman Celestine DemocratElected

    51.9% 833 votes

  • Charles "Tiny" Israel DemocratDefeated

    48.1% 772 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Herman Celestine
Charles "Tiny" Israel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,375 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 230 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,605 votes cast.

Alderman at Large, Town of Mamou

Essie Rose Holland (Democrat) won with 51.5% of the vote.

  • Essie Rose Holland DemocratElected

    51.5% 786 votes

  • Emelie Breaux Frazer Other partyDefeated

    48.5% 739 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Essie Rose Holland
Emelie Breaux Frazer
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,309 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 216 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,525 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Huey Vidrine (Democrat) won with 52.9% of the vote.

  • Huey Vidrine DemocratElected

    52.9% 1,135 votes

  • Clifton J. Fruge DemocratDefeated

    47.1% 1,011 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Huey Vidrine
Clifton J. Fruge
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,955 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 191 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,146 votes cast.

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace Ward 4

"Tim" Causey (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • "Tim" Causey DemocratElected

    58.1% 594 votes

  • John "Tippy" Deshotel DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 429 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Tim" Causey
John "Tippy" Deshotel
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 975 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 48 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,023 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish: Mary Landrieu 41.0%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 22.1%, John Cooksey 23.1%, "Tony" Perkins 7.5%.

  • 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 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 Evangeline 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
John Cooksey
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,005 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 688 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, 5th Congressional District

No one got a majority, so Rodney Alexander (Democrat) and Lee Fletcher (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Evangeline Parish: Rodney Alexander 16.1%, Lee Fletcher 14.1%, Clyde C. Holloway 62.9%, Robert J. Barham 3.1%.

  • Rodney Alexander DemocratIn runoff

    28.7% 52,952 votes

  • Lee Fletcher RepublicanIn runoff

    24.5% 45,278 votes

  • Clyde C. Holloway RepublicanDefeated

    23.1% 42,573 votes

  • Robert J. Barham RepublicanDefeated

    18.7% 34,533 votes

3 other candidates: 5.0% together
Sam Houston Melton, Jr. Democrat2.5%4,595
Jack Wright Republican1.9%3,581
Vinson Mouser Other party0.6%1,145

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rodney Alexander
Lee Fletcher
Clyde C. Holloway
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,385 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 171 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

184,657 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 Evangeline Parish: "Chris" John 89.3%, Roberto Valletta 10.7%.

  • "Chris" John DemocratElected

    86.8% 138,659 votes

  • Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated

    13.2% 21,051 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Chris" John
Roberto Valletta
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,173 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 406 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

159,710 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PINE PRAIRIE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.95 MILLS TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES AND ANY CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICES.

Pine Prairie FPD, 8.95 Mills, BOC, 10 Year

Passed: 71.0% voted yes and 29.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Pine Prairie Fire Protection District of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue the levy of a special tax of eight and ninety-five hundredths (8.95) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and any charges for fire hydrant rentals and services?

  • YesApproved

    71.0% 591 votes

  • No

    29.0% 241 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 789 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

832 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 Evangeline Parish: For 43.4%, Against 56.6%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,082 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 499 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 Evangeline Parish: For 44.9%, Against 55.1%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,351 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 501 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 Evangeline Parish: For 51.7%, Against 48.3%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,316 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 504 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 Evangeline Parish: For 62.3%, Against 37.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,288 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 485 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 Evangeline Parish: For 35.9%, Against 64.1%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,022 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 488 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 Evangeline Parish: For 66.8%, Against 33.2%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,548 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 508 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 Evangeline Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,147 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 508 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 Evangeline Parish: For 36.1%, Against 63.9%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,094 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 490 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 Evangeline Parish: For 38.2%, Against 61.8%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,203 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 497 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 Evangeline Parish: For 37.5%, Against 62.5%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,046 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 496 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 Evangeline Parish: For 36.9%, Against 63.1%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 6,017 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 487 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 Evangeline Parish: For 36.2%, Against 63.8%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 5,873 votes cast at the polls in 60 precincts. The 474 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