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Vernon 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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Police Juror, District 2

"Pete" Dowden (Democrat) won with 54.1% of the vote.

  • "Pete" Dowden DemocratElected

    54.1% 822 votes

  • Billy "Fish" Williams DemocratDefeated

    45.9% 698 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Pete" Dowden
Billy "Fish" Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,304 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 216 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,520 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 6

Houston Burns (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • Houston Burns DemocratElected

    51.1% 848 votes

  • O. C. Haymon DemocratDefeated

    48.9% 810 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Houston Burns
O. C. Haymon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,519 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,658 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Bobby Minion (Other party) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Bobby Minion Other partyElected

    54.3% 401 votes

  • "Shane" Jeane DemocratDefeated

    45.7% 338 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Bobby Minion
"Shane" Jeane
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 692 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 47 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

739 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Vernon 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 Vernon Parish: Robert Wooley 56.5%, "Dan" Kyle 43.5%.

  • Robert Wooley DemocratElected

    57.7% 773,578 votes

  • "Dan" Kyle RepublicanDefeated

    42.3% 567,034 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,944 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 978 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 Vernon Parish: Kathleen Babineaux Blanco 56.8%, "Bobby" Jindal 43.2%.

  • Kathleen Babineaux Blanco DemocratElected

    51.9% 731,358 votes

  • "Bobby" Jindal RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 676,484 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,562 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 1,012 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

(TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR FURNISHING THE PARISH'S PORTION OF FUNDS TO IMPROVE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE VERNON PARISH HEALTH UNIT AND OTHER RELATED PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER.

Parishwide Police Jury, 3 Mill., 5 yr., PJ

Passed: 64.5% voted yes and 35.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a three (3) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2008, for the purpose of furnishing the Parish's portion of funds to maintain and operate the Vernon Parish Health Unit and other related public health activities and improving, maintaining and operating the Parish animal shelter?

  • YesApproved

    64.5% 5,657 votes

  • No

    35.5% 3,110 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 7,777 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 990 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,767 votes cast.

PICKERING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 142 (WARD 4) PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 13.98 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN PICKERING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 142.

Pickering Sch. Dist. #142, 13.98 Mills - 10 yr.- SB

Passed: 75.4% voted yes and 24.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Pickering School District No. 142 of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a thirteen and ninety-eight hundredths (13.98) mills tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, including paying the cost of operating and maintaining public school houses and buildings in the District?

  • YesApproved

    75.4% 476 votes

  • No

    24.6% 155 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 586 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

631 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5.

Road District No. Five, Prop. 1 - 5 Mills - PJ - 5 yrs.

Passed: 72.1% voted yes and 27.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. Five, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2008, for the purpose of maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?

  • YesApproved

    72.1% 489 votes

  • No

    27.9% 189 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 660 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

678 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5.

Road District No. Five, Prop. 2 - 2 Mills - PJ - 5 yrs.

Passed: 72.6% voted yes and 27.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. Five, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2008 for the purpose of constructing and improving Parish roads and bridges within the

  • YesApproved

    72.6% 492 votes

  • No

    27.4% 186 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 660 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

678 votes cast.

WARD FIVE WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 14.53 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN WARD FIVE WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144.

Wd. 5 Sch. Dist. No. 144, 14.53 Mills - 10 years - SB

Passed: 72.0% voted yes and 28.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ward Five Wardwide School District No. 144 of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a fourteen and fifty-three hundredths (14.53) mills tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, including paying the cost of operating and maintaining public school houses and buildings in the District?

  • YesApproved

    72.0% 491 votes

  • No

    28.0% 191 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 663 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

682 votes cast.

WARD SIX WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 161 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 12.59 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN WARD SIX WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 161.

Wd. 6 Sch. Dist. No. 161, 12.59 Mills - 10 years - SB

Passed: 62.7% voted yes and 37.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ward Six Wardwide School District No. 161 of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a twelve and fifty-nine hundredths (12.59) mills tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, including paying the cost of operating and maintaining public school houses and buildings in the District?

  • YesApproved

    62.7% 316 votes

  • No

    37.3% 188 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 456 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 48 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

504 votes cast.

WARD EIGHT WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 151 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 13.48 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN WARD EIGHT WARDWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 151.

Wd. 8 Sch. Dist. No. 151, 13.48 Mills - 10 years - SB

Passed: 68.6% voted yes and 31.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ward Eight Wardwide School District No. 151 of the Parish of Vernon, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a thirteen and forty-eight hundredths (13.48) mills tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, including paying the cost of operating and maintaining public school houses and buildings in the District?

  • YesApproved

    68.6% 409 votes

  • No

    31.4% 187 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 564 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

596 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct