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Vernon Parish

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.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Hornbeck

Alderman, Town of Hornbeck

Terri Whiddon (Democrat) won with 51.6% of the vote.

  • Terri Whiddon DemocratElected

    51.6% 66 votes

  • Frances Jones Other partyDefeated

    48.4% 62 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%
Terri Whiddon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 107 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

128 votes cast.

Party committees

DSCC Member, 30th Representative District, Office "B"

Alton G. Bailey (Democrat) won with 71.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vernon Parish: Alton G. Bailey 75.5%, James Mann II 24.5%.

  • Alton G. Bailey DemocratElected

    71.2% 800 votes

  • James Mann II DemocratDefeated

    28.8% 323 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%
Alton G. Bailey
James Mann II
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 696 votes cast at the polls in 50 precincts. The 308 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,123 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishAlton G. BaileyJames Mann IITurnout
Beauregard Parish35.3%4264.7%77
Vernon Parish75.5%75824.5%246

RSCC Member, 30th Representative District, Subdistrict A

Linda Blankenship Labue (Republican) won with 64.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vernon Parish: Linda Blankenship Labue 55.6%, James Gillard 44.4%.

  • Linda Blankenship Labue RepublicanElected

    64.8% 127 votes

  • James Gillard RepublicanDefeated

    35.2% 69 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%
Linda Blankenship Labue
James Gillard
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 24 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

196 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishLinda Blankenship LabueJames GillardTurnout
Beauregard Parish66.3%11233.7%57
Vernon Parish55.6%1544.4%12

RSCC Member, 32nd Representative District, Subdistrict B

William E. "Bill" Murry (Republican) won with 53.0% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vernon Parish: William E. "Bill" Murry 40.5%, Jerrie C. LeDoux 59.5%.

  • William E. "Bill" Murry RepublicanElected

    53.0% 88 votes

  • Jerrie C. LeDoux RepublicanDefeated

    47.0% 78 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%
William E. "Bill" Murry
Jerrie C. LeDoux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 33 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

166 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishWilliam E. "Bill" MurryJerrie C. LeDouxTurnout
Allen Parish75.8%7224.2%23
Beauregard Parish2.9%197.1%33
Vernon Parish40.5%1559.5%22

Statewide and federal races in Vernon Parish

Democratic presidential primary

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 Vernon Parish: John F. Kerry 56.7%, John Edwards 24.0%, Howard Dean 6.1%, Wesley K. Clark 7.0%.

  • 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 Democrat2.0%3,161
Dennis J. Kucinich Democrat1.5%2,411
Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr. Democrat1.4%2,329

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%
John F. Kerry
John Edwards
Howard Dean
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,264 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 552 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vernon Parish: George W. Bush 97.1%, "Bill" Wyatt 2.9%.

  • George W. Bush RepublicanElected

    96.1% 69,205 votes

  • "Bill" Wyatt RepublicanDefeated

    3.9% 2,805 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%
George W. Bush
"Bill" Wyatt
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 838 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 226 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

72,010 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF LEESVILLE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A *% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 12 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST LEVY OF THE TAX WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LEESVILLE, SPECIFICALLY (a) TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND OTHER FACILITIES SO AS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SERVICES AND PROTECTION IN THE CITY AND (b) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BENEFITS, SO AS TO MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING WITHIN SAID DEPARTMENTS.

City of Leesville, 1/2% S&U - 12 Years - City Council

Passed: 69.6% voted yes and 30.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Leesville, State of Louisiana (the "City"), 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 within the City, all in the manner provided by state law, for a period of twelve (12) years from the date of the first levy of the Tax, 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 solely for the purposes of improving, operating and maintaining the public safety services within the City, specifically (a) to provide funds to acquire necessary police and fire protection equipment and other facilities so as to increase the level of services and protection in the City and (b) to provide funds for salary increases for police and fire department personnel, including benefits, so as to maintain a consistent level of experience and training within said departments?

  • YesApproved

    69.6% 605 votes

  • No

    30.4% 264 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 580 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 289 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

869 votes cast.

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SALES AND USE TAX) SUMMARY: ONE-HALF (1/2%) PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX TO FUND SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE VERNON PARISH SHERIFF, AND TO FUND THE PURCHASE, LEASE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE VERNON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide 1/2% S&U - Sheriff

Passed: 65.8% voted yes and 34.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half (1/2%) percent (the "Tax"), in perpetuity, 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 District, all as presently defined in R.S. 47:301-R.S. 47:317, inclusive, with the avails or proceeds of said Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the Tax) being dedicated and expended for the purpose of (1) paying salaries and related benefits to employees of the Vernon Parish Sheriff, and (2) acquiring, leasing, operating, and maintaining vehicles, and equipment to be utilized by the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office in carrying out its public duties?

  • YesApproved

    65.8% 3,756 votes

  • No

    34.2% 1,952 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 4,614 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 1,094 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,708 votes cast.

TOWN OF HORNBECK PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR TO APPOINT A MARSHAL WHO IS CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE TOWN OF HORNBECK WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE HORNBECK TOWN COUNCIL.

Town of Hornbeck, Appt. COP, Council

Passed: 21.9% voted yes and 78.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Mayor of the Town of Hornbeck, with the approval of the Hornbeck Town Council, be authorized to appoint a marshal who is the Chief of Police for the Town of Hornbeck?

  • Yes

    21.9% 30 votes

  • NoDefeated

    78.1% 107 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 113 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

137 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct