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.
Dan LeBlanc, Sr. (Republican) won with 52.1% of the vote.
Dan LeBlanc, Sr. RepublicanElected
52.1%1,027 votes
Melissa Dworaczyk RepublicanDefeated
47.9%946 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Dan LeBlanc, Sr.
Melissa Dworaczyk
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,908 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 65 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,973 votes cast.
Courts and judges
District Judge, 16th JDC, Election Section 1, Division H
Lori A. Landry (Democrat) won with 56.0% of the vote.
This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Iberia Parish: Lori A. Landry 65.8%, Curtis Sigur 34.2%.
Lori A. Landry DemocratElected
56.0%5,368 votes
Curtis Sigur DemocratDefeated
44.0%4,217 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Lori A. Landry
Curtis Sigur
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,251 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 113 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 Iberia Parish: Mary Landrieu 36.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 32.2%, John Cooksey 13.5%, "Tony" Perkins 12.7%.
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 Iberia 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 17,423 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 421 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, 3rd Congressional District
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin (Republican) won with 86.7% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Iberia Parish: W. J. " Billy" Tauzin 89.6%, William Beier 6.5%, David Iwancio 3.8%.
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin RepublicanElected
86.7%130,323 votes
William Beier Other partyDefeated
8.6%12,964 votes
David Iwancio Other partyDefeated
4.7%7,055 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 14,141 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 409 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
150,342 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
CITY OF NEW IBERIA PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO RENEW A 10 YEAR 2.96 MILLS TAX FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN SAID CITY.
City of New Iberia, 2.96 Mills - Mayor & Bd. of Trustees
Passed: 70.5% voted yes and 29.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of New Iberia, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of two and ninety-six hundredths (2.96) mills on all of the property subject to taxation in said City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of maintaining and operating public parks and recreational facilities in said City?
YesApproved
70.5%4,193 votes
No
29.5%1,758 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 5,750 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 201 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,951 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE COUNCIL PROPOSITION (LIBRARY BOND) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $2,350,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE PARISH FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH, AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, LIBRARY BOOKS AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS TO BE DEDICATED FIRST TO PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING NEW BRANCHES ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF NEW IBERIA, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND THEREFOR, IF NECESSARY, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, WHICH BONDS WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARISH, AND WILL BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Parishwide Council, Library Bond - Council
Passed: 69.7% voted yes and 30.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,350,000) to run twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring and improving public library buildings in the Parish, and acquiring the necessary equipment, library books and furnishings therefor, with the proceeds of said bonds to be dedicated first to paying the cost of constructing, equipping and furnishing new branches on the east and west side of New Iberia, including the acquisition of land therefor, if necessary, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the Parish, and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the Parish, in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
YesApproved
69.7%9,795 votes
No
30.3%4,254 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 13,640 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 409 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
14,049 votes cast.
VILLAGE OF LOREAUVILLE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZATION FOR VILLAGE OF LOREAUVILLE TO REDEDICATE AND COLLECT THE PRESENT SALES TAX OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE PROTECTION IN THE VILLAGE.
Village of Loreaville, 1/2% Sales Tax, M & BOA --
Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Village of Loreauville, Iberia Parish, Louisiana under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to rededicate and collect and adopt an ordinance providing for such rededication and collection of the present tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") upon the sale of retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on the sales of services in the Village, all as presently defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used, in supplement of other sales tax revenues, to provide for police protection in the Village of Loreauville.
YesApproved
82.5%188 votes
No
17.5%40 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 224 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
228 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 Iberia Parish: For 56.3%, Against 43.7%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 12,796 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 372 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 Iberia Parish: For 41.2%, Against 58.8%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 13,288 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 383 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 Iberia Parish: For 63.3%, Against 36.7%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 12,834 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 394 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 Iberia Parish: For 78.9%, Against 21.1%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,230 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 374 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 Iberia Parish: For 51.8%, Against 48.2%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Iberia 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 12,820 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 374 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 Iberia Parish: For 72.6%, Against 27.4%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,221 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 380 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 Iberia Parish: For 78.4%, Against 21.6%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,303 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 383 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 Iberia Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,857 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 373 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 Iberia Parish: For 49.4%, Against 50.6%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,066 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 374 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 Iberia Parish: For 52.2%, Against 47.8%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,748 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 361 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 Iberia Parish: For 66.0%, Against 34.0%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,894 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 369 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 Iberia Parish: For 48.0%, Against 52.0%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in Iberia Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,415 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 350 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.