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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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Bossier Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 3, 2003. 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 1

Jack E. Raley (Republican) won with 61.4% of the vote.

  • Jack E. Raley RepublicanElected

    61.4% 266 votes

  • Michael M. Graham DemocratDefeated

    38.6% 167 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 426 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.

433 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

Ronald Griggs (Democrat) won with 57.9% of the vote.

  • Ronald Griggs DemocratElected

    57.9% 556 votes

  • Vassie McCauley Richardson DemocratDefeated

    42.1% 405 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 942 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

961 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

Michael S. "Mike" Mosura (Republican) won with 52.4% of the vote.

  • Michael S. "Mike" Mosura RepublicanElected

    52.4% 336 votes

  • Elizabeth S. "Libby" Cassibry RepublicanDefeated

    47.6% 305 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 622 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

641 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES TAX FOR THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE LAWFUL CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE TOWN, SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS.

Town of Plain Dealing, 1/2% sales tax, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 66.1% voted yes and 33.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Plain Dealing, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), 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-half of one percent (1/2%) (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 in the Town, all as 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 providing funds for any lawful corporate purpose of the Town, and shall the Town be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued from time to time for the purpose of paying the cost of any capital improvements to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950?

  • YesApproved

    66.1% 125 votes

  • No

    33.9% 64 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 188 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

189 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct