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Natchitoches 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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School board

Member of School Board, District 2

Gladys P. Revels (Democrat) won with 52.4% of the vote.

  • Gladys P. Revels DemocratElected

    52.4% 400 votes

  • Robert E. Jackson, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    47.6% 364 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gladys P. Revels
Robert E. Jackson, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 746 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

764 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Carl Means (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Carl Means DemocratElected

    51.4% 495 votes

  • Harold Waters RepublicanDefeated

    48.6% 468 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carl Means
Harold Waters
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 942 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

963 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Goldonna

Mayor, Village of Goldonna

Verna M. Bedgood (Democrat) won with 54.7% of the vote.

  • Verna M. Bedgood DemocratElected

    54.7% 116 votes

  • Jimmie J. Gates DemocratDefeated

    45.3% 96 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Verna M. Bedgood
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 203 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

212 votes cast.

Courts and judges

City Marshal, City Court, City of Natchitoches

Alton Rachal (Democrat) won with 68.2% of the vote.

  • Alton Rachal DemocratElected

    68.2% 3,945 votes

  • Luther Lee DemocratDefeated

    31.8% 1,837 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alton Rachal
Luther Lee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,528 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 254 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,782 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish: Mary Landrieu 48.2%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 20.9%, John Cooksey 17.4%, "Tony" Perkins 9.1%.

  • 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 Natchitoches 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 9,895 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 364 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, 4th Congressional District

"Jim" McCrery (Republican) won with 71.6% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Natchitoches Parish: "Jim" McCrery 70.3%, John Milkovich 27.3%, "Bill" Jacobs 2.4%.

  • "Jim" McCrery RepublicanElected

    71.6% 114,649 votes

  • John Milkovich DemocratDefeated

    26.4% 42,340 votes

  • "Bill" Jacobs Other partyDefeated

    1.9% 3,104 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" McCrery
John Milkovich
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,039 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 353 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

160,093 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 Natchitoches Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 51.2%, Don Owen 48.8%.

  • Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratElected

    50.7% 123,749 votes

  • Don Owen DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 120,413 votes

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

Shows the 9,275 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 354 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 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, IN AND FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #6, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES AND SALARIES OF FIREMEN, AND ALL PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO.

Fire Protection Dist. #6, Prop. #1 - 10 Mills - BOC

Passed: 73.4% voted yes and 26.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District #6 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten (10) 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 acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including emergency equipment, in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    73.4% 1,253 votes

  • No

    26.6% 454 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 1,627 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 80 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,707 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (PARCEL FEE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, $25.00 PARCEL FEE RENEWAL IN FIRE DISTRICT #6 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES AND SALARIES OF FIREMEN, AND ALL PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO.

Fire Protection Dist. #6, Prop. #2 - Parcel Fee - BOC

Passed: 71.2% voted yes and 28.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District #6 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect an annual parcel fee of not to exceed Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure's being occupied or unoccupied, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    71.2% 1,213 votes

  • No

    28.8% 490 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 1,625 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 78 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,703 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 46.6%, Against 53.4%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 6,951 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 337 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 39.8%, Against 60.2%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 7,114 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 339 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 49.9%, Against 50.1%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 7,050 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 329 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 66.5%, Against 33.5%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 7,124 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 338 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 31.9%, Against 68.1%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 6,857 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 333 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 58.7%, Against 41.3%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 7,286 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 340 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 58.6%, Against 41.4%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 6,972 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 339 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 40.2%, Against 59.8%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 6,900 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 335 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 41.1%, Against 58.9%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 7,078 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 335 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 41.2%, Against 58.8%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,856 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 327 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 37.4%, Against 62.6%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,840 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 327 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 36.1%, Against 63.9%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 6,808 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 324 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