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.
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. Martin Parish: Chaderick Hebert 15.8%, Remi Olivier 14.5%, Elsie H. Lagrange 18.4%, Todd M. Meche 18.4%.
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 Republican
13.9%
183
Bradley G. Hollier Democrat
13.6%
179
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Elsie H. Lagrange
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 67 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.
District Judge, 16th JDC, Election Section 1, Division H
Lori A. Landry (Democrat) won with 56.0% of the vote.
This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: Lori A. Landry 68.0%, Curtis Sigur 32.0%.
Lori A. Landry DemocratElected
56.0%5,368 votes
Curtis Sigur DemocratDefeated
44.0%4,217 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Lori A. Landry
Curtis Sigur
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,616 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
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. Martin Parish: Mary Landrieu 44.8%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 25.1%, John Cooksey 13.0%, "Tony" Perkins 11.5%.
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. Martin 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,381 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 175 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, 3rd Congressional District
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin (Republican) won with 86.7% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: W. J. " Billy" Tauzin 84.7%, William Beier 9.1%, David Iwancio 6.2%.
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin RepublicanElected
86.7%130,323 votes
William Beier Other partyDefeated
8.6%12,964 votes
David Iwancio Other partyDefeated
4.7%7,055 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
W. J. " Billy" Tauzin
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,489 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 168 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
150,342 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
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. Martin Parish: Yes 76.0%, No 24.0%.
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. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 22 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Martin Parish: For 45.5%, Against 54.5%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,055 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 160 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. Martin Parish: For 45.5%, Against 54.5%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,833 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 171 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. Martin Parish: For 55.7%, Against 44.3%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,255 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 165 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. Martin Parish: For 68.7%, Against 31.3%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,537 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 166 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. Martin Parish: For 42.5%, Against 57.5%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,078 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 167 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. Martin Parish: For 73.6%, Against 26.4%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in St. Martin 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 10,491 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 173 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. Martin Parish: For 61.4%, Against 38.6%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,381 votes cast at the polls in 47 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
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. Martin Parish: For 45.6%, Against 54.4%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,225 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 167 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. Martin Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in St. Martin 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 9,384 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 165 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. Martin Parish: For 43.8%, Against 56.2%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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55 to 65%
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,163 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 162 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. Martin Parish: For 48.9%, Against 51.1%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,189 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 164 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. Martin Parish: For 42.9%, Against 57.1%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in St. Martin Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,947 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 158 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.