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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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St. Helena 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 3

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

Under 50%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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%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.

50,478 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJefferson D. Hughes IIIRobert H. Harrison, Jr.Turnout
Livingston Parish55.5%13,96844.5%11,186
St. Helena Parish66.1%1,95133.9%999
Tangipahoa Parish67.6%15,12332.4%7,251

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 6

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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 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 St. Helena 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 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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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.

P/W Police Jury, Prop #1 2.5 Mills Renewal, PJ, Library

Passed: 55.3% voted yes and 44.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

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

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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.

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.

P/W Police Jury, Prop #2 1 Mill Additional, PJ, Library

Passed: 48.1% voted yes and 51.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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

By precinct in St. Helena 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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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

By precinct in St. Helena 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 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.

981,340 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct