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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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Cameron Parish

Local election results for Saturday, September 18, 2004, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 3rd Circuit, 2nd Dist., Elec. Sect. 2A

David Painter (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.

This race covers 5 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Cameron Parish: David Painter 38.3%, Billie Woodard 61.7%.

  • David Painter DemocratElected

    52.2% 27,532 votes

  • Billie Woodard Other partyDefeated

    47.8% 25,162 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%
David Painter
Billie Woodard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,658 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 200 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

52,694 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDavid PainterBillie WoodardTurnout
Beauregard Parish49.0%3,27751.0%3,412
Calcasieu Parish55.0%17,48545.0%14,285
Cameron Parish38.3%71261.7%1,146
Jefferson Davis Parish46.8%2,55253.2%2,902
Vernon Parish50.6%3,50649.4%3,417

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 5 YEAR 8*-MILLS TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE DISTRICT FOR SALARY OBLIGATIONS AND NORMAL OPERATING EXPENSE.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide Prop. #1 - 8 Mill - Sheriff-5 Yrs.

Passed: 81.7% voted yes and 18.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Cameron, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy an eight (8) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2009, for the purpose of providing continued funding for the District for salary obligations and normal operating expense?

  • YesApproved

    81.7% 1,553 votes

  • No

    18.3% 348 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 1,701 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 200 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,901 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 5 YEAR 2-*MILLS TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR INCREASED OPERATING COSTS.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide Prop. #2 - 2 Mill - Sheriff-5 Yrs.

Passed: 79.9% voted yes and 20.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Cameron, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2009, for the purpose of providing for increased operating costs?

  • YesApproved

    79.9% 1,483 votes

  • No

    20.1% 373 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 1,652 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 204 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,856 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Marriage in LA - union of 1 man and 1 woman

Passed: 77.8% voted for and 22.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Cameron Parish: For 84.7%, Against 15.3%.

What the ballot said

To provide that marriage in this state shall consist of the union of one man and one woman, that legal incidents of marriage shall not be conferred on a member of any union other than such union, and that the state shall not validate or recognize a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals or any marriage contracted in any other jurisdiction which is not the union of one man and one woman. (Adds Article XII, Section 15)

  • ForApproved

    77.8% 619,908 votes

  • Against

    22.2% 177,067 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,735 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 202 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

796,975 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct