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, March 9, 2004, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
John F. Kerry (Democrat) won with 69.7% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Cameron Parish: John F. Kerry 62.6%, John Edwards 23.9%, Howard Dean 5.5%, Wesley K. Clark 3.5%.
John F. Kerry DemocratElected
69.7%112,639 votes
John Edwards DemocratDefeated
16.1%26,074 votes
Howard Dean DemocratDefeated
4.9%7,948 votes
Wesley K. Clark DemocratDefeated
4.4%7,091 votes
3 other candidates: 4.9% together
"Bill" McGaughey Democrat
2.0%
3,161
Dennis J. Kucinich Democrat
1.5%
2,411
Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr. Democrat
1.4%
2,329
By precinct in Cameron Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
John F. Kerry
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 574 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 46 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
161,653 votes cast.
Republican presidential primary
George W. Bush (Republican) won with 96.1% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Cameron Parish: George W. Bush 97.3%, "Bill" Wyatt 2.7%.
George W. Bush RepublicanElected
96.1%69,205 votes
"Bill" Wyatt RepublicanDefeated
3.9%2,805 votes
By precinct in Cameron Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
George W. Bush
"Bill" Wyatt
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 62 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
72,010 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
CONSOLIDATED GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. ONE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR CONSOLIDATED GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. ONE TO COLLECT, FOR 10 YEARS, A TAX OF SEVEN AND EIGHTY SIX HUNDREDTHS MILLS PER ANNUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT.
Shall Consolidated Garbage District No. One of the Parish of Cameron, be authorized to levy a tax of seven and eighty six hundredths (7.86) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2005, for the purpose of providing and maintaining garbage collection and disposal services in said District?
YesApproved
87.4%742 votes
No
12.6%107 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 779 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
849 votes cast.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR CAMERON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE TO COLLECT, FOR 10 YEARS, A TAX OF FIVE MILLS PER ANNUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES WITHIN SAID DISTRICT.
Fire Protection Dist. #1, 5 Mills - 10 Years - PJ
Passed: 98.5% voted yes and 1.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Cameron Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Cameron, be authorized to levy a tax of five (5.00) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2005, for the purpose of operating and maintaining said District's fire protection facilities for fire protection purposes within said District?
YesApproved
98.5%131 votes
No
1.5%2 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 114 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.
Results by precinct
133 votes cast.
GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. NINE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. NINE TO COLLECT, FOR 10 YEARS, A TAX OF FOUR AND FIFTY HUNDREDTHS MILLS PER ANNUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID DISTRICT'S DRAINAGE OPERATIONS WITHIN AND FOR SAID DISTRICT.
Shall Gravity Drainage District No. Nine of the Parish of Cameron, be authorized to levy a tax of four and fifty hundredths (4.50) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2005, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining said District's drainage systems, constituting works of public improvements, title to which shall be in the public within and for said District?
YesApproved
73.7%84 votes
No
26.3%30 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 110 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
114 votes cast.
HACKBERRY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR HACKBERRY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE TO COLLECT, FOR 10 YEARS, A TAX OF FOUR AND SEVENTY ONE HUNDREDTHS MILLS PER ANNUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE WITHIN SAID DISTRICT.
Hackberry Fire Pro. #1, 4.71 Mills - 10 Years - PJ
Passed: 89.3% voted yes and 10.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Hackberry Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Cameron, be authorized to levy a tax of four and seventy one hundredths (4.71) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2005, for the purpose of operating and maintaining said District's fire protection facilities and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service within said District?
YesApproved
89.3%100 votes
No
10.7%12 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 108 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
112 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DRILLING RIGS FROM PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 21(J) OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974, AS AMENDED.
Shall the Parish of Cameron, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") under the authority of Article VII, Section 21(J) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, exempt from property taxes, drilling rigs used exclusively for the exploration and development of minerals outside the territorial limits of the State of Louisiana (the "State") in Outer Continental Shelf waters which are within the Parish for the purpose of being stored or stacked for use outside the territorial limits of the State, or for the purpose of being converted, renovated, or repaired and any property in the Parish for the purpose of being incorporated in, or to be used in the operation of said drilling rigs? entals and service within said District?
YesApproved
87.4%756 votes
No
12.6%109 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 795 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
865 votes cast.
WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. SEVEN PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. SEVEN TO COLLECT, FOR 10 YEARS, A TAX OF SIX AND SIXTY EIGHT HUNDREDTHS MILLS PER ANNUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID DISTRICT'S WATER SYSTEMS WITHIN AND FOR SAID DISTRICT.
Waterworks District #7, 6.68 Mills - 10 Years - PJ
Passed: 92.6% voted yes and 7.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Waterworks District No. Seven of the Parish of Cameron, be authorized to levy a tax of six and sixty eight hundredths (6.68) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2005, for the purpose of operating and maintaining said District's water systems within and for said District?
YesApproved
92.6%100 votes
No
7.4%8 votes
By precinct in Cameron 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 89 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.