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.
Lawrence Jackson (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.
Lawrence Jackson DemocratElected
51.3%343 votes
Elijah Harvey, Jr. DemocratDefeated
48.7%326 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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50 to 60%
Over 60%
Lawrence Jackson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 573 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
669 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 6
Alton P. Travis, Jr. (Democrat) won with 52.9% of the vote.
Alton P. Travis, Jr. DemocratElected
52.9%463 votes
Peggy Crawford DemocratDefeated
47.1%413 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Alton P. Travis, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 807 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 69 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
876 votes cast.
Courts and judges
District Judge, 21st JDC, Division F
Jefferson D. Hughes III (Republican) won with 61.5% of the vote.
This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Helena Parish: Jefferson D. Hughes III 66.1%, Robert H. Harrison, Jr. 33.9%.
Jefferson D. Hughes III RepublicanElected
61.5%31,042 votes
Robert H. Harrison, Jr. RepublicanDefeated
38.5%19,436 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Jefferson D. Hughes III
Robert H. Harrison, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,715 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 235 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Clent Travis (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.
Clent Travis DemocratElected
51.8%300 votes
"M. J." Bridges DemocratDefeated
48.2%279 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Clent Travis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 521 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
579 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish: Mary Landrieu 55.2%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 16.9%, John Cooksey 9.5%, "Tony" Perkins 10.5%.
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 St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Mary Landrieu
Suzanne Haik Terrell
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,799 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 239 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, 6th Congressional District
Richard H. Baker (Republican) won with 84.0% of the vote.
This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Helena Parish: Richard H. Baker 77.9%, "Rick" Moscatello 22.1%.
Richard H. Baker RepublicanElected
84.0%146,932 votes
"Rick" Moscatello Other partyDefeated
16.0%27,898 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Richard H. Baker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,615 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 226 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
174,830 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 2.5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY, PARTICULARLY THE AUDUBON REGIONAL LIBRARY AND ITS BRANCHES.
Shall the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of two and one-half (2.5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, for the purpose of the maintenance, support and operation of a public library, particularly the Audubon Regional Library and its branches?
YesApproved
55.3%1,839 votes
No
44.7%1,485 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,098 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 226 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,324 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (ADDITIONAL TAX) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1 MILL ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY, PARTICULARLY THE AUDUBON REGIONAL LIBRARY AND ITS BRANCHES.
Shall the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy an additional special tax of one (1) mill on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, for the purpose of the maintenance, support and operation of a public library, particularly the Audubon Regional Library and its branches?
Yes
48.1%1,626 votes
NoDefeated
51.9%1,753 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,156 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 223 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,379 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 St. Helena Parish: For 44.2%, Against 55.8%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,344 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 177 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 St. Helena Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,340 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 189 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 St. Helena Parish: For 49.8%, Against 50.2%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,370 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 163 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 St. Helena Parish: For 62.8%, Against 37.2%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,377 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 176 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 St. Helena Parish: For 41.4%, Against 58.6%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,289 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 170 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 St. Helena Parish: For 63.9%, Against 36.1%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,378 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 182 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 St. Helena Parish: For 60.6%, Against 39.4%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,285 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 180 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 St. Helena Parish: For 37.9%, Against 62.1%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,307 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 182 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 St. Helena Parish: For 36.9%, Against 63.1%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,306 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 151 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 St. Helena Parish: For 47.0%, Against 53.0%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,323 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 148 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 St. Helena Parish: For 40.3%, Against 59.7%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in St. Helena Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,282 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 147 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 St. Helena Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,286 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 150 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.