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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. Tammany 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 4

Diane Sambola (Republican) won with 66.0% of the vote.

  • Diane Sambola RepublicanElected

    66.0% 2,956 votes

  • Sherwood B. Loyd DemocratDefeated

    34.0% 1,522 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

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

Shows the 4,282 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 196 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,478 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Folsom

Aldermen, Village of Folsom

Ronald W. "Ronnie" Holliday (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.

  • Ronald W. "Ronnie" Holliday DemocratElected

    50.2% 103 votes

  • John Mathies RepublicanDefeated

    49.8% 102 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

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

Shows the 192 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

205 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace Ward 4

Michael Hand (Republican) won with 52.0% of the vote.

  • Michael Hand RepublicanElected

    52.0% 6,624 votes

  • Jimmy M. Taylor RepublicanDefeated

    48.0% 6,104 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael Hand
Jimmy M. Taylor
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 12,371 votes cast at the polls in 32 precincts. The 357 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,728 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish: Mary Landrieu 30.1%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 46.5%, John Cooksey 12.4%, "Tony" Perkins 9.7%.

  • 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. Tammany 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 56,178 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,828 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, 1st Congressional District

David Vitter (Republican) won with 81.5% of the vote.

This race covers 6 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Tammany Parish: David Vitter 83.5%, Monica L. Monica 9.3%, Robert Namer 4.0%, Ian P. Hawxhurst 3.1%.

  • David Vitter RepublicanElected

    81.5% 147,117 votes

  • Monica L. Monica RepublicanDefeated

    11.2% 20,268 votes

  • Robert Namer RepublicanDefeated

    4.0% 7,229 votes

  • Ian P. Hawxhurst Other partyDefeated

    3.3% 5,956 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

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

Shows the 54,542 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,778 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

180,570 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 12 MILLS PROPERTY TAX DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR DEPUTIES OF THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TOGETHER WITH HIRING ADDITIONAL DEPUTIES AND ACQUIRING NECESSARY LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

Law Enforcement District, 12 Mills, Sheriff, 10 Years

Passed: 46.0% voted yes and 54.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of twelve (12) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, dedicated to providing additional funds for salaries and benefits for deputies of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, together with hiring additional deputies and acquiring necessary law enforcement vehicles and equipment?

  • Yes

    46.0% 25,070 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.0% 29,429 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 52,733 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,766 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

54,499 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. Tammany Parish: For 59.6%, Against 40.4%.

  • ForApproved

    55.4% 560,348 votes

  • Against

    44.6% 451,199 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 51,244 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,725 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. Tammany Parish: For 53.6%, Against 46.4%.

  • ForApproved

    51.3% 534,985 votes

  • Against

    48.7% 506,938 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 52,811 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,753 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. Tammany Parish: For 55.2%, Against 44.8%.

  • ForApproved

    57.7% 581,086 votes

  • Against

    42.3% 426,539 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 49,661 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,700 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. Tammany Parish: For 79.3%, Against 20.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.1% 714,992 votes

  • Against

    29.9% 305,509 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 51,513 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,759 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. Tammany Parish: For 36.2%, Against 63.8%.

  • For

    39.2% 389,693 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    60.8% 604,163 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,313 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,749 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. Tammany Parish: For 57.1%, Against 42.9%.

  • ForApproved

    62.9% 647,113 votes

  • Against

    37.1% 382,260 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 51,401 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,755 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. Tammany Parish: For 73.8%, Against 26.2%.

  • ForApproved

    68.1% 677,606 votes

  • Against

    31.9% 317,956 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,196 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,756 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. Tammany Parish: For 54.8%, Against 45.2%.

  • For

    49.1% 489,884 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.9% 508,645 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,709 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,743 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. Tammany Parish: For 53.7%, Against 46.3%.

  • For

    48.5% 485,728 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    51.5% 516,706 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,555 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,729 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. Tammany Parish: For 41.7%, Against 58.3%.

  • For

    45.5% 452,991 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    54.5% 541,754 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,493 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,703 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. Tammany Parish: For 51.1%, Against 48.9%.

  • For

    47.5% 467,722 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    52.5% 516,788 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 49,730 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,703 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. Tammany Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.

  • For

    44.5% 436,823 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.5% 544,517 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 50,064 votes cast at the polls in 131 precincts. The 1,668 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