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Calcasieu Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 15, 2003, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Clerk of Court

Horace Lynn Jones II (Democrat) won with 50.3% of the vote.

  • Horace Lynn Jones II DemocratElected

    50.3% 25,674 votes

  • Faye Granger DemocratDefeated

    49.7% 25,408 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Horace Lynn Jones II
Faye Granger
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 47,596 votes cast at the polls in 116 precincts. The 3,486 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

51,082 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 2

Calvin Collins (Democrat) won with 52.4% of the vote.

  • Calvin Collins DemocratElected

    52.4% 1,828 votes

  • "Fred" Hardy DemocratDefeated

    47.6% 1,659 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Calvin Collins
"Fred" Hardy
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,365 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 122 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,487 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 4

Tony Guillory (Democrat) won with 53.3% of the vote.

  • Tony Guillory DemocratElected

    53.3% 1,480 votes

  • Luvertha August DemocratDefeated

    46.7% 1,298 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Tony Guillory
Luvertha August
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,708 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,778 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 10

"Tony" Stelly (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • "Tony" Stelly DemocratElected

    56.8% 2,003 votes

  • Louis J. "L.J." LeBleu DemocratDefeated

    43.2% 1,525 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Tony" Stelly
Louis J. "L.J." LeBleu
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,410 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 118 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,528 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Sulphur

Councilman, District 5, City of Sulphur

Lance Hernandez (Republican) won with 57.8% of the vote.

  • Lance Hernandez RepublicanElected

    57.8% 918 votes

  • "Mel" Estess RepublicanDefeated

    42.2% 670 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lance Hernandez
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,502 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 86 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,588 votes cast.

Town of Vinton

Chief of Police, Town of Vinton

Betty Dupre (Democrat) won with 56.6% of the vote.

  • Betty Dupre DemocratElected

    56.6% 559 votes

  • Billy Ray Vice DemocratDefeated

    43.4% 428 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Betty Dupre
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 973 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

987 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 14th JDC, Election Section 3, Division E

David Ritchie (Republican) won with 55.9% of the vote.

  • David Ritchie RepublicanElected

    55.9% 8,874 votes

  • Thad Minaldi RepublicanDefeated

    44.1% 7,004 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Ritchie
Thad Minaldi
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 13,940 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 1,938 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,878 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Calcasieu Parish

Commissioner of Insurance

Robert Wooley (Democrat) won with 57.7% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Calcasieu Parish: Robert Wooley 59.1%, "Dan" Kyle 40.9%.

  • Robert Wooley DemocratElected

    57.7% 773,578 votes

  • "Dan" Kyle RepublicanDefeated

    42.3% 567,034 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert Wooley
"Dan" Kyle
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 47,610 votes cast at the polls in 116 precincts. The 3,502 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,340,612 votes cast.

Governor

Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Calcasieu Parish: Kathleen Babineaux Blanco 52.7%, "Bobby" Jindal 47.3%.

  • Kathleen Babineaux Blanco DemocratElected

    51.9% 731,358 votes

  • "Bobby" Jindal RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 676,484 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
"Bobby" Jindal
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 48,957 votes cast at the polls in 116 precincts. The 3,561 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,407,842 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF DEQUINCY PROPOSITION SUMMARY: IN MARCH 2002, THE CITY OF DEQUINCY SOLD LAND IN THE DEQUINCY INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK TO CALGON CARBON CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CARBON REACTIVATION FACILITY. THE DEED REQUIRES CALGON CARBON CORPORATION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS (JUNE 27, 2003) OF THE DATE IT SIGNED THE DEED (MARCH 27, 2002). THE DEED ALSO PROVIDES THAT, IF CALGON CARBON CORPORATION HAS NOT BEGUN CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITY WITHIN EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS (SEPTEMBER 27, 2003) OF THE DATE IT SIGNED THE DEED, THE CITY OF DEQUINCY HAS THE RIGHT TO REPURCHASE THE LAND FOR $20,000.00. CALGON CARBON CORPORATION HAS APPLIED TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THE FACILITY. THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS NOT YET RULED ON CALGON CARBON CORPORATION'S ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. CALGON CARBON CORPORATION CANNOT BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF THIS FACILITY UNTIL CERTAIN OF THOSE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS HAVE BEEN GRANTED. THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS REQUESTED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CALGON CARBON CORPORATION WHICH HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED. TO PROVIDE THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WITH SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE ITS REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE FACILITY, CALGON CARBON CORPORATION REQUESTED THAT THE CITY OF DEQUINCY EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE FIFTEEN (15) AND EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH DEADLINES IN THE DEED. IN RESPONSE, THE CITY OF DEQUINCY COUNCIL DISCUSSED A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DEADLINES AND A THREE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE DATE FOR THE RIGHT OF REPURCHASE. THEREAFTER, THE CITY OF DEQUINCY COUNCIL PASSED A RESOLUTION ASKING THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF DEQUINCY TO DECIDE WHETHER THE CITY OF DEQUINCY SHOULD EXTEND BY SIX MONTHS, OR UNTIL DECEMBER 27, 2003, THE DATE BY WHICH CALGON CARBON CORPORATION MUST BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITY AND BY THREE MONTHS, OR UNTIL DECEMBER 27, 2003, THE SAME DATE, ON WHICH THE CITY OF DEQUINCY ACQUIRES THE RIGHT (DUE TO CALGON CARBON CORPORATION'S FAILURE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FACILITY BY THE REQUIRED DEADLINES) TO REPURCHASE THE LAND SOLD TO CALGON CARBON CORPORATION. A "YES" VOTE APPROVES THE EXTENSION UNTIL DECEMBER 27, 2003, OF THE CONSTRUCTION DEADLINES AND THE DATE FOR THE RIGHT OF REPURCHASE. A "NO" VOTE DISAPPROVES THE EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DEADLINES AND THE DATE FOR THE RIGHT OF REPURCHASE.

City of DeQuincy, Ext. of construciton DL - City Council

Passed: 38.1% voted yes and 61.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the construction and repurchase deadlines in the deed by which the City of DeQuincy sold land in the DeQuincy Industrial Air Park to Calgon Carbon Corporation be extended until December 27, 2003?

  • Yes

    38.1% 337 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.9% 548 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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 852 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 33 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

885 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: TO ALLOW SELLING, SERVING, DISPENSING, AND TO PERMIT THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON SUNDAYS AFTER 12:00 NOON.

City of Sulphur, Prop. #1 - Sunday Alcohol - City Council

Passed: 43.8% voted yes and 56.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, regulating or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, be approved as follows: Between the hours of 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, and 12:00 Noon on Sunday, those persons who are required to obtain state or local permits for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages shall not sell, serve, dispense, or permit the consumption of any alcoholic beverage. Any establishment, or any portion thereof, including, but not limited to, the bar or cocktail lounge portion of any hotel, motel or restaurant, from which alcoholic beverages are the principal commodity sole or handled, shall close and remain closed continuously between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Sunday. Those persons who are required to obtain state or local permits for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages may sell, serve, dispense or permit the consumption of any alcoholic beverage after 12:00 noon on Sundays?

  • Yes

    43.8% 2,546 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.2% 3,268 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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 5,468 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 346 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,814 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA FROM $350.00 TO $500.00 PER MONTH.

City of Sulphur, Prop. #2 - HRC - Increase Council Mbr. Comp.

Passed: 37.9% voted yes and 62.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Article II, Section 2-05 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, Compensation for Sulphur City Council, be approved as follows: The compensation of council members shall be $500.00 per month. Council members shall be reimbursed for properly vouchered expenses incurred in conducting business of the City while outside the City?

  • Yes

    37.9% 2,186 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.1% 3,585 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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 5,423 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 348 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,771 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct