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.
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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 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 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.
Results by precinct
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. Democrat
2.5%
4,595
Jack Wright Republican
1.9%
3,581
Vinson Mouser Other party
0.6%
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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55 to 65%
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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.
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 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
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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%
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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55 to 65%
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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.
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 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.
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 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%
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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.
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 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%
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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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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.