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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On election day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Today is election day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
No one got a majority, so Jack E. Raley (Republican) and Michael M. Graham (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Jack E. Raley RepublicanIn runoff
46.2%220 votes
Michael M. Graham DemocratIn runoff
29.8%142 votes
Troy L. Ogletree DemocratDefeated
23.9%114 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jack E. Raley
Michael M. Graham
Troy L. Ogletree
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 471 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 5 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
476 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 2
Henry Burns (Democrat) won with 74.8% of the vote.
Henry Burns DemocratElected
74.8%389 votes
David J. Newberry RepublicanDefeated
25.2%131 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Henry Burns
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 507 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
520 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 4
No one got a majority, so Ronald Griggs (Democrat) and Vassie McCauley Richardson (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Ronald Griggs DemocratIn runoff
44.8%326 votes
Vassie McCauley Richardson DemocratIn runoff
34.8%253 votes
Alton W. Lewis DemocratDefeated
20.5%149 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Ronald Griggs
Vassie McCauley Richardson
Alton W. Lewis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 713 votes cast at the polls in 8 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
728 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 5
No one got a majority, so Michael S. "Mike" Mosura (Republican) and Elizabeth S. "Libby" Cassibry (Republican) went to a runoff.
Michael S. "Mike" Mosura RepublicanIn runoff
46.0%213 votes
Elizabeth S. "Libby" Cassibry RepublicanIn runoff
44.1%204 votes
Jeffrey Johnson RepublicanDefeated
9.9%46 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Michael S. "Mike" Mosura
Elizabeth S. "Libby" Cassibry
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 448 votes cast at the polls in 5 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
463 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 10
Julian "Julius" Darby (Other party) won with 78.3% of the vote.
Julian "Julius" Darby Other partyElected
78.3%242 votes
Billie Maynard DemocratDefeated
21.7%67 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Julian "Julius" Darby
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 302 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
309 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 11
Gary K. Dowden (Republican) won with 64.6% of the vote.
Gary K. Dowden RepublicanElected
64.6%128 votes
"Sissy" Culotta Other partyDefeated
35.4%70 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Gary K. Dowden
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 196 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
198 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR IMPROVING, REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING STREETS.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#1, 1.31 Mill Repair St. - Council 5Yr
Passed: 58.3% voted yes and 41.7% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 69.2%, No 30.8%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of improving, repairing and maintaining the streets of the City, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
58.3%2,640 votes
No
41.7%1,887 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR .98 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR OPERATING AND SUPPLYING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES AND MAINTAINING THE SAME.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#2, .98 Mill Rec. Facility - Council
Passed: 53.5% voted yes and 46.5% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 100.0%, No 0.0%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a .98 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of operating and supplying recreational facilities and appurtenances and maintaining the same, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
53.5%2,415 votes
No
46.5%2,097 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 0 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONTINUING SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE OF CITY EMPLOYEES.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#3, 1.31 Mill Salary/Wage - Council 5Y
Passed: 55.2% voted yes and 44.8% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 61.5%, No 38.5%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of continuing salary and wage schedule of City employees and for no other purpose?
YesApproved
55.2%2,480 votes
No
44.8%2,014 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 10 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
PROPOSITION NO. 4 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR INCREASING POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL AND ALLOWANCE FOR UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID DEPARTMENTS.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#4 --1.31 Mill Police/Fire - Council 5Yr
Passed: 57.5% voted yes and 42.5% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 69.2%, No 30.8%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of increasing Police and Fire personnel and allowance for uniforms and equipment for said Departments and for no other purpose?
YesApproved
57.5%2,583 votes
No
42.5%1,912 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.99 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CITY'S PORTION OF PENSIONS, EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE AND HOSPITAL PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#5, 1.99 Mill Life Ins. - Council 5 Yr
Passed: 55.2% voted yes and 44.8% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 61.5%, No 38.5%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.99 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of providing funds for City's portion of pensions, employee life insurance and hospital plan for City employees?
YesApproved
55.2%2,484 votes
No
44.8%2,019 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 10 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.