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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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Lincoln 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

City of Grambling

Mayor, City of Grambling

Martha Woodard Andrus (Democrat) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Martha Woodard Andrus DemocratElected

    63.3% 602 votes

  • Birdex Copeland, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    36.7% 349 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Martha Woodard Andrus
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 910 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

951 votes cast.

City of Ruston

Alderman, Ward 5, City of Ruston

Marie Riggs (Democrat) won with 57.7% of the vote.

  • Marie Riggs DemocratElected

    57.7% 513 votes

  • David Hedgepeth RepublicanDefeated

    42.3% 376 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Marie Riggs
David Hedgepeth
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 821 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 68 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

889 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish: Mary Landrieu 39.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 19.6%, John Cooksey 29.5%, "Tony" Perkins 8.2%.

  • 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 Lincoln 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 11,490 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 591 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 Lincoln Parish: Rodney Alexander 35.0%, Lee Fletcher 25.3%, Clyde C. Holloway 12.8%, Robert J. Barham 23.4%.

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

Shows the 11,327 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 582 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

184,657 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 Lincoln Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 56.5%, Don Owen 43.5%.

  • Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratElected

    50.7% 123,749 votes

  • Don Owen DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 120,413 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,454 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 548 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF ALCOHOLIC CONTENT CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN SIX PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME BY PACKAGE ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY.

City of Ruston, Prop. #1 - 6% Package Alcohol - Mayor,BOA

Passed: 56.8% voted yes and 43.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises in the City of Ruston?

  • YesApproved

    56.8% 2,699 votes

  • No

    43.2% 2,053 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,403 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,752 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF ALCOHOLIC CONTENT CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN SIX PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY.

City of Ruston, Prop. #2 - 6% Consumption Alcohol - Mayor,BOA

Passed: 58.3% voted yes and 41.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises be permitted in the City of Ruston?

  • YesApproved

    58.3% 2,753 votes

  • No

    41.7% 1,966 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,373 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 346 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,719 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGE ALCOHOL CONTAINING ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME AND ABOVE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY.

City of Ruston, Prop. #3 -1/2% Consumption Alcohol- Mayor,BOA

Passed: 36.9% voted yes and 63.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverage alcohol containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises be permitted in the City of Ruston?

  • Yes

    36.9% 1,708 votes

  • NoDefeated

    63.1% 2,927 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,293 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 342 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,635 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 4 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGE CONTAINING ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME AND ABOVE BY PACKAGE ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY.

City of Ruston, Prop. #4 - 1/2% Package Alcohol - Mayor, BOA

Passed: 33.4% voted yes and 66.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above by the package only and not for consumption on the premises be permitted in the City of Ruston?

  • Yes

    33.4% 1,547 votes

  • NoDefeated

    66.6% 3,082 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,288 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 341 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,629 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 5 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT PERMITTED ONLY ON THE PREMISES OF RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ISSUED AN "R" PERMIT AS DEFINED BY LAW IN THE CITY.

City of Ruston, Prop. #5 - Restaurants - Mayor & BOA

Passed: 55.8% voted yes and 44.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of high and low alcoholic content be permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued an "R" permit as defined by law in the City of Ruston?

  • YesApproved

    55.8% 2,615 votes

  • No

    44.2% 2,071 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,337 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,686 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION (REDEDICATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR THE PARISH OF LINCOLN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO EXPEND THE PROCEEDS OF ITS ISSUE OF $5,300,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000, BOTH FOR (I) THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC LIBRARIES FOR THE PARISH AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND (II) THE ADDITIONAL PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, MODIFYING AND IMPROVING AN EXISTING BUILDING AND THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH IT IS SITUATED TO SERVE AS THE MAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR SAID PARISH AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR.

P/W Police Jury, $5,300,000 Bonds Rededication, PJ --Library

Passed: 53.1% voted yes and 46.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to expend the proceeds of its issue of $5,300,000 of General Obligation Bonds authorized at an election held within the Parish on November 7, 2000, both for (i) the original purpose of constructing and improving public libraries for the Parish and acquiring equipment and furnishings therefor, and (ii) the additional purpose of acquiring, modifying and improving an existing building and the property upon which it is situated to serve as the main public library for the Parish and acquiring equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    53.1% 4,863 votes

  • No

    46.9% 4,287 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,577 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 573 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,150 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 Lincoln Parish: For 59.5%, Against 40.5%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,190 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 383 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 Lincoln Parish: For 52.5%, Against 47.5%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,300 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 544 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 Lincoln Parish: For 62.6%, Against 37.4%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,361 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 532 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 Lincoln Parish: For 63.9%, Against 36.1%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,329 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 549 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 Lincoln Parish: For 38.4%, Against 61.6%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,318 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 543 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 Lincoln Parish: For 63.8%, Against 36.2%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,602 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 545 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 Lincoln Parish: For 63.0%, Against 37.0%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,144 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 551 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 Lincoln Parish: For 42.4%, Against 57.6%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,207 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 539 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 Lincoln Parish: For 42.3%, Against 57.7%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,391 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 547 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 Lincoln Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,164 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 540 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 Lincoln Parish: For 42.6%, Against 57.4%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,257 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 533 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 Lincoln Parish: For 40.0%, Against 60.0%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 8,079 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 535 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