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.
Milton Coats (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.
Milton Coats DemocratElected
52.5%323 votes
Isabelle Polk Gilmore DemocratDefeated
47.5%292 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Milton Coats
Isabelle Polk Gilmore
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 570 votes cast at the polls in 3 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
615 votes cast.
Courts and judges
District Attorney, 20th JDC
Sam D'Aquilla (Democrat) won with 58.7% of the vote.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In West Feliciana Parish: Sam D'Aquilla 60.7%, Charles A. Shropshire 39.3%.
Sam D'Aquilla DemocratElected
58.7%6,745 votes
Charles A. Shropshire DemocratDefeated
41.3%4,737 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Sam D'Aquilla
Charles A. Shropshire
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,068 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 269 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Statewide and federal races in West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana Parish: Mary Landrieu 47.2%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 23.0%, John Cooksey 10.7%, "Tony" Perkins 13.6%.
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 West Feliciana Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Mary Landrieu
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,111 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 252 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, 6th Congressional District
Richard H. Baker (Republican) won with 84.0% of the vote.
This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In West Feliciana Parish: Richard H. Baker 81.4%, "Rick" Moscatello 18.6%.
Richard H. Baker RepublicanElected
84.0%146,932 votes
"Rick" Moscatello Other partyDefeated
16.0%27,898 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Richard H. Baker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,771 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 208 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
174,830 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1 MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE PARISH, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY BOOKS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, AND, ADDITIONALLY, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE ADVICE OF THE WEST FELICIANA LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS, FOR PAYING COSTS OF REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES, FACILITIES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.
Parishwide Police Jury, 1 Mills - PJ
Passed: 63.3% voted yes and 36.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of (1) mill on all property subject to taxation for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, for the purpose of improving, equipping, constructing, maintaining, operating and supporting public libraries in the Parish, including the acquisition of library books, materials and equipment, and, additionally, at the discretion of the Police Jury of the Parish upon consideration of the advice of the West Feliciana library board members, for paying costs of regional library services, facilities, materials and equipment?
YesApproved
63.3%2,169 votes
No
36.7%1,255 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,208 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 216 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,424 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 49.0%, Against 51.0%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,557 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
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 West Feliciana Parish: For 47.8%, Against 52.2%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,700 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
1,041,923 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 52.7%, Against 47.3%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,564 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
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 West Feliciana Parish: For 67.1%, Against 32.9%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,606 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 208 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 36.0%, Against 64.0%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,509 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 211 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 61.6%, Against 38.4%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,655 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
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 West Feliciana Parish: For 60.7%, Against 39.3%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,556 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 211 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 44.4%, Against 55.6%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,523 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
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 West Feliciana Parish: For 43.2%, Against 56.8%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,542 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 201 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 41.9%, Against 58.1%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,510 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 197 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 39.3%, Against 60.7%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,505 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 203 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 West Feliciana Parish: For 42.9%, Against 57.1%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,462 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 189 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.