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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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St. Charles Parish

How the parish voted for Saturday, December 4, 2004, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Statewide and federal races in St. Charles Parish

U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District

"Charlie" Melancon (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Charles Parish: "Charlie" Melancon 41.8%, W.J. "Billy" Tauzin III 58.2%.

  • "Charlie" Melancon DemocratElected

    50.2% 57,611 votes

  • W.J. "Billy" Tauzin III RepublicanDefeated

    49.8% 57,042 votes

No precinct map: St. Charles Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.

114,653 votes cast.