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.
Gerard Baudoin (Other party) won with 57.0% of the vote.
Gerard Baudoin Other partyElected
57.0%1,339 votes
Norman L. Duhon DemocratDefeated
43.0%1,009 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Gerard Baudoin
Norman L. Duhon
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,277 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 71 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,348 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District D
Ricky LeBouef (Other party) won with 55.9% of the vote.
Ricky LeBouef Other partyElected
55.9%1,135 votes
Arville Touchet DemocratDefeated
44.1%894 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Ricky LeBouef
Arville Touchet
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,978 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,029 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Erath
Chief of Police, Town of Erath
Steven Peltier (Democrat) won with 59.3% of the vote.
Steven Peltier DemocratElected
59.3%577 votes
Kevin Hebert DemocratDefeated
40.7%396 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Steven Peltier
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 937 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
973 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish: Mary Landrieu 43.8%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 26.9%, John Cooksey 16.0%, "Tony" Perkins 10.0%.
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 Vermilion 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
John Cooksey
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 14,393 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 374 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, 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 Vermilion Parish: "Chris" John 87.2%, Roberto Valletta 12.8%.
"Chris" John DemocratElected
86.8%138,659 votes
Roberto Valletta Other partyDefeated
13.2%21,051 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 12,145 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
159,710 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
CITY OF ABBEVILLE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX REDEDICATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO REDEDICATE THE REVENUES OF A 1% SALES AND USE TAX AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 1962, SO THAT 50% SHALL BE USED FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES AND 50% MAY BE USED FOR PAYING A PORTION OF THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYEES.
City of Abbeville, 1% S&U, Council, City Employees
Passed: 60.6% voted yes and 39.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Abbeville, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to rededicate the revenues derived from the one percent (1%) sales and use tax (the "Tax"), heretofore levied and now being collected in said City, under the authority of a special election held on October 23, 1962, so that 50% of the proceeds of the Tax shall be used for the capital purposes authorized at said special election, and 50% of the proceeds of the Tax may be used for the purpose of paying a portion of the salaries and benefits of City employees?
YesApproved
60.6%1,138 votes
No
39.4%740 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,833 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,878 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 Vermilion Parish: For 49.9%, Against 50.1%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 10,847 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 263 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 Vermilion Parish: For 43.5%, Against 56.5%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,317 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 265 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 Vermilion Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 11,061 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 270 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 Vermilion Parish: For 68.3%, Against 31.7%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 11,144 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 258 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 Vermilion Parish: For 41.4%, Against 58.6%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,697 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 258 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 Vermilion Parish: For 70.7%, Against 29.3%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 11,579 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 261 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 Vermilion Parish: For 66.7%, Against 33.3%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,265 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 262 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 Vermilion Parish: For 40.3%, Against 59.7%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Vermilion Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,814 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 260 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 Vermilion Parish: For 43.6%, Against 56.4%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 11,090 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 271 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 Vermilion Parish: For 46.2%, Against 53.8%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 10,814 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 257 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 Vermilion Parish: For 47.7%, Against 52.3%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 10,792 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 256 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 Vermilion Parish: For 43.7%, Against 56.3%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in Vermilion 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 10,296 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 235 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.