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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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Jefferson Davis 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 Elton

Chief of Police, Town of Elton

Wayne F. Richard (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.

  • Wayne F. Richard DemocratElected

    53.5% 272 votes

  • Michael Bellon DemocratDefeated

    46.5% 236 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Wayne F. Richard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 493 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

508 votes cast.

Council Members, Town of Elton

Tracie Doescher Treme (Other party) and Durffey Joseph Fontenot, Jr. (Other party) won.

  • Tracie Doescher Treme Other partyElected

    36.4% 296 votes

  • Durffey Joseph Fontenot, Jr. Other partyElected

    34.1% 277 votes

  • George Foster, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    29.5% 240 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Tracie Doescher Treme
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 789 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

813 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2

Cursey "Jr." Marcantel (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • Cursey "Jr." Marcantel DemocratElected

    50.7% 350 votes

  • "Bubba" Langley DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 340 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cursey "Jr." Marcantel
"Bubba" Langley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 669 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

690 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Mary Landrieu 41.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 25.9%, John Cooksey 13.1%, "Tony" Perkins 14.4%.

  • 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 Jefferson Davis 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,885 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 283 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, 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Chris" John 88.4%, Roberto Valletta 11.6%.

  • "Chris" John DemocratElected

    86.8% 138,659 votes

  • Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated

    13.2% 21,051 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,233 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 271 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

JEFFERSON DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE LEVY OF A 9.9 MILLS TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING WATERWORKS FACILITIES IN THE JEFFERSON DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT.

Central Waterworks Dist., 9.9 Mills, BOC, 10 Years

Passed: 77.0% voted yes and 23.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Jefferson Davis Central Waterworks District, Jefferson Davis Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of nine and nine tenths (9.9) mills on all property subject to taxation within 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 or operating waterworks facilities in the District?

  • YesApproved

    77.0% 517 votes

  • No

    23.0% 154 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 653 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

671 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 49.4%, Against 50.6%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,481 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 254 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 50.2%, Against 49.8%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,777 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 253 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 48.7%, Against 51.3%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,557 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 253 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 70.7%, Against 29.3%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,686 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 252 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 38.5%, Against 61.5%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,528 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 250 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 73.9%, Against 26.1%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,739 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 253 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 67.1%, Against 32.9%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,612 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 255 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 35.0%, Against 65.0%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,504 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 251 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 33.5%, Against 66.5%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,526 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 256 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 42.7%, Against 57.3%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,478 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 251 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 58.4%, Against 41.6%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,562 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 247 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 43.1%, Against 56.9%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 6,276 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 240 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