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.
Johni Hudson Miles (Democrat) and Wendy O'Quin-Perrette (Democrat) won.
Johni Hudson Miles DemocratElected
31.0%1,717 votes
Wendy O'Quin-Perrette DemocratElected
24.5%1,355 votes
Ryan Seal DemocratDefeated
23.7%1,313 votes
Wilton R. Dunaway DemocratDefeated
20.7%1,146 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Johni Hudson Miles
Ryan Seal
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,366 votes cast at the polls in 21 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
5,531 votes cast.
Councilman, District A, City of Bogalusa
Thomas Denard Kates (Democrat) won with 50.4% of the vote.
Thomas Denard Kates DemocratElected
50.4%379 votes
Barry Bolton DemocratDefeated
49.6%373 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Thomas Denard Kates
Barry Bolton
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 698 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
752 votes cast.
Councilman, District C, City of Bogalusa
Oneita H. Graham (Democrat) won with 57.6% of the vote.
Oneita H. Graham DemocratElected
57.6%365 votes
Reubin Sumrall DemocratDefeated
42.4%269 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Oneita H. Graham
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 620 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
634 votes cast.
Courts and judges
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2
Jerry Fortenberry (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.
Jerry Fortenberry DemocratElected
55.4%306 votes
Colston Martin, Jr. DemocratDefeated
44.6%246 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jerry Fortenberry
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 537 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
552 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Washington 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 Washington Parish: Mary Landrieu 47.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 26.9%, John Cooksey 11.6%, "Tony" Perkins 7.9%.
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 Washington 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 11,039 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 279 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, 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 Washington Parish: David Vitter 68.9%, Monica L. Monica 18.3%, Robert Namer 5.3%, Ian P. Hawxhurst 7.4%.
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 Washington 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
Monica L. Monica
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,298 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 247 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
180,570 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
CITY OF BOGALUSA PROPOSITION (SALES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: *% SALES TAX RENEWAL FOR THE CITY OF BOGALUSA FOR (I) IMPROVING AND/OR MAINTAINING THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL PARK, (II) CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK; AND (III) CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING AND IMPROVING ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS THEREIN?
City of Bogalusa, 1/4% Sales Tax Renewal, Council, 5 Years
Passed: 57.5% voted yes and 42.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Bogalusa, 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, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of one percent (* %) (the "Tax") for an additional period of five (5) years, commencing February 1, 2003, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the City, all as presently or hereinafter defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purposes of (i) improving and/or maintaining the City's industrial park, (ii) constructing additions and improvements to existing buildings in the industrial park; and (iii) constructing, acquiring and improving additional buildings therein?
YesApproved
57.5%1,171 votes
No
42.5%866 votes
By precinct in Washington 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 1,960 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 77 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,037 votes cast.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILL TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, AND PAYING THE COSTS OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICES, AND FOR THE ADDED PURPOSES OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION OR FIRE STATIONS FOR WASHINGTON PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5.
FPD No. 5, 10 Mills Cont., BOC, 10 Years
Passed: 74.1% voted yes and 25.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, State of Louisiana, renew, levy and collect an annual special tax of 10 mills on the dollar to extend for a period of an additional ten years commencing in the year 2003, the annual special tax previously approved in the year 1992 and commencing in the year 1993 through the year 2002, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the district's fire protection facilities, purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment, and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and services, and for the added purposes of purchase of real estate, buildings, and/or construction of a fire station or fire stations for Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 5, State of Louisiana. Said special tax renewal shall be subject to homestead exemption.
YesApproved
74.1%269 votes
No
25.9%94 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 360 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
363 votes cast.
SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (UNINCORPORATED AREA OF PARISH) SUMMARY: 1% SALES AND USE TAX OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 2 TO BE DEDICATED SOLELY FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND RESURFACING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL DRAINAGE AND THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT THEREFOR, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO BE SUBJECT TO BEING FUNDED INTO BONDS OR OTHER DEBT OBLIGATIONS.
Sales Tax District No. 2, 1% S & U - Parish Council
Passed: 51.0% voted yes and 49.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Sales Tax District No. 2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%)(the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the District, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used solely for the purposes of constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing Parish roads and bridges in the District, including incidental drainage and acquisition of equipment therefor, and further, shall the District be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax, together with other income or revenues derived from any other source, into bonds or other debt obligations, including but not limited to notes or certificates of indebtedness, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana?
YesApproved
51.0%2,354 votes
No
49.0%2,260 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,501 votes cast at the polls in 44 precincts. The 113 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,614 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 Washington Parish: For 45.6%, Against 54.4%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,503 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 209 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 Washington Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,670 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 212 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 Washington Parish: For 45.6%, Against 54.4%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,422 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 210 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 Washington Parish: For 64.1%, Against 35.9%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,841 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 218 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 Washington Parish: For 39.4%, Against 60.6%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,580 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 214 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 Washington Parish: For 59.9%, Against 40.1%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,885 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 220 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 Washington Parish: For 59.0%, Against 41.0%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,671 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 217 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 Washington Parish: For 39.7%, Against 60.3%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,596 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 209 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 Washington Parish: For 39.8%, Against 60.2%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,628 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 212 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 Washington Parish: For 43.4%, Against 56.6%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,580 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 213 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 Washington Parish: For 37.0%, Against 63.0%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Washington Parish
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Shows the 6,544 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 210 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 Washington Parish: For 42.5%, Against 57.5%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
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A tie
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Shows the 6,544 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.