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St. Landry 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 Opelousas

Mayor, City of Opelousas

Anna C. Simmons (Democrat) won with 58.3% of the vote.

  • Anna C. Simmons DemocratElected

    58.3% 3,577 votes

  • Lucia Sandoz DemocratDefeated

    41.7% 2,561 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Anna C. Simmons
Lucia Sandoz
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,858 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 280 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,138 votes cast.

Alderman, District B, City of Opelousas

Gregory Troy Castain (Democrat) won with 55.7% of the vote.

  • Gregory Troy Castain DemocratElected

    55.7% 596 votes

  • Louis Butler, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    44.3% 474 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gregory Troy Castain
Louis Butler, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,033 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,070 votes cast.

Alderman, District D, City of Opelousas

No one got a majority, so Huey "Hawk" Hawkins (Democrat) and "Charlie" McKinney (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Huey "Hawk" Hawkins DemocratIn runoff

    50.0% 433 votes

  • "Charlie" McKinney DemocratIn runoff

    50.0% 433 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Huey "Hawk" Hawkins
"Charlie" McKinney
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 830 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

866 votes cast.

Town of Arnaudville

Aldermen, Town of Arnaudville

Chaderick Hebert (Democrat), Remi Olivier (Democrat), and Elsie H. Lagrange (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Chaderick Hebert 19.7%, Remi Olivier 19.3%, Elsie H. Lagrange 18.6%, Todd M. Meche 15.3%.

  • Chaderick Hebert DemocratElected

    19.4% 256 votes

  • Remi Olivier DemocratElected

    19.0% 250 votes

  • Elsie H. Lagrange DemocratElected

    18.6% 245 votes

  • Todd M. Meche RepublicanDefeated

    15.5% 204 votes

2 other candidates: 27.5% together
Chester "Doc" Broussard Republican13.9%183
Bradley G. Hollier Democrat13.6%179

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Chaderick Hebert
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,148 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 93 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,317 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
St. Landry ParishChaderick Hebert19.7%
St. Martin ParishElsie H. Lagrange18.4%

Town of Grand Coteau

Chief of Police, Town of Grand Coteau

"Jonty" Coco (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • "Jonty" Coco DemocratElected

    56.1% 281 votes

  • Allen "Abby" Andrus DemocratDefeated

    43.9% 220 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jonty" Coco
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 494 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

501 votes cast.

Town of Melville

Chief of Police, Town of Melville

John McKeel (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • John McKeel DemocratElected

    57.5% 398 votes

  • "Randy" Rowe DemocratDefeated

    42.5% 294 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John McKeel
"Randy" Rowe
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 681 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

692 votes cast.

Town of Port Barre

Mayor, Town of Port Barre

John B. Fontenot (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.

  • John B. Fontenot DemocratElected

    52.2% 486 votes

  • Roy Council DemocratDefeated

    47.8% 445 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John B. Fontenot
Roy Council
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 918 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

931 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Port Barre

"Johnny" Ardoin (Democrat) and "Bobby" Soileau (Democrat) won.

  • "Johnny" Ardoin DemocratElected

    28.6% 465 votes

  • "Bobby" Soileau DemocratElected

    26.5% 432 votes

  • "Keith" Lejeune RepublicanDefeated

    24.4% 398 votes

  • Junius "Peanut" Tyler DemocratDefeated

    20.5% 333 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Johnny" Ardoin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,605 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,628 votes cast.

Town of Sunset

Chief of Police, Town of Sunset

Alexcie Guillory, Sr. (Democrat) won with 53.8% of the vote.

  • Alexcie Guillory, Sr. DemocratElected

    53.8% 558 votes

  • Luis "Louie" Padilla DemocratDefeated

    46.2% 480 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alexcie Guillory, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,002 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,038 votes cast.

Alderman, District 3, Town of Sunset

Joseph C. "Joe" Guidry, Jr. (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Joseph C. "Joe" Guidry, Jr. DemocratElected

    57.3% 146 votes

  • Johnny Guilbeau DemocratDefeated

    42.7% 109 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph C. "Joe" Guidry, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 235 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

255 votes cast.

Alderman, District 4, Town of Sunset

Lonnie J. Cormier (Republican) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Lonnie J. Cormier RepublicanElected

    54.3% 121 votes

  • Patrick "Pat" Richard DemocratDefeated

    45.7% 102 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lonnie J. Cormier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 217 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223 votes cast.

Town of Washington

Mayor, Town of Washington

Joseph "Joe" Pitre (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • Joseph "Joe" Pitre DemocratElected

    53.6% 391 votes

  • Kirt Soileau DemocratDefeated

    46.4% 338 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph "Joe" Pitre
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 642 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 87 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

729 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Landry 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. Landry Parish: Mary Landrieu 52.2%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 26.5%, John Cooksey 10.8%, "Tony" Perkins 6.3%.

  • 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. Landry 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 23,444 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 718 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 St. Landry Parish: "Chris" John 91.3%, Roberto Valletta 8.7%.

  • "Chris" John DemocratElected

    86.8% 138,659 votes

  • Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated

    13.2% 21,051 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 21,119 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 660 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

GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 14 MILLAGE PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, AND MAINTAINING GRAVITY DRAINAGE WORKS WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT.

Gravity Drainage D No. 14, 5 Mills, BOC, 10 Year

Passed: 59.1% voted yes and 40.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall St. Landry Gravity Drainage District No. 14 of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of five (5) 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 constructing, improving, and maintaining gravity drainage works within and for the District?

  • YesApproved

    59.1% 414 votes

  • No

    40.9% 286 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 679 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

700 votes cast.

TOWN OF ARNAUDVILLE PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 7 MILLS TAX FOR 10 YEARS FOR SUPPLEMENTING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE TOWN'S WATERWORKS SYSTEM, SEWER SYSTEM AND NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

Town of Arnaudville, 7 Mills - Mayor & BOA

Passed: 67.4% voted yes and 32.6% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Yes 66.8%, No 33.2%.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Arnaudville, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to continue the levy of a special tax of seven (7) mills on all of the property subject to taxation in said Town for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of supplementing the cost of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating the Town's waterworks system, sewer system and natural gas transmission and distribution system?

  • YesApproved

    67.4% 244 votes

  • No

    32.6% 118 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 312 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 25 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

362 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
St. Landry Parish66.8%22533.2%112
St. Martin Parish76.0%1924.0%6

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. Landry Parish: For 52.0%, Against 48.0%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 18,122 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 549 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. Landry Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 19,294 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 574 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. Landry Parish: For 57.7%, Against 42.3%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 18,619 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 572 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. Landry Parish: For 67.8%, Against 32.2%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 17,768 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 558 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. Landry Parish: For 44.4%, Against 55.6%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 17,615 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 552 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. Landry Parish: For 67.4%, Against 32.6%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 18,508 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 567 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. Landry Parish: For 65.2%, Against 34.8%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 17,313 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 572 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. Landry Parish: For 44.8%, Against 55.2%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 17,501 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 560 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. Landry Parish: For 43.6%, Against 56.4%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 17,455 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 573 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. Landry Parish: For 47.4%, Against 52.6%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Shows the 17,713 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 550 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. Landry Parish: For 47.8%, Against 52.2%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Shows the 17,322 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 552 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. Landry Parish: For 46.9%, Against 53.1%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 17,147 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 534 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