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Allen Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 2, 2005. 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 Elizabeth

Alderman, Town of Elizabeth

Michael Sutton (Republican) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Michael Sutton RepublicanElected

    51.4% 37 votes

  • Bobby Saunders DemocratDefeated

    48.6% 35 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael Sutton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 72 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

72 votes cast.

Town of Kinder

Mayor, Town of Kinder

Estes LeDoux (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Estes LeDoux DemocratElected

    56.8% 420 votes

  • Mike Karam DemocratDefeated

    43.2% 320 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Estes LeDoux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 710 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 30 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

740 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

OBERLIN RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, AND/OR OPERATING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR OBERLIN RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 5 OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Oberlin Rec. Dist. #5, 6 Mills - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 46.4% voted yes and 53.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Oberlin Recreation District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a special tax of six (6) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and/or operating recreational facilities for the District?

  • Yes

    46.4% 150 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.6% 173 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 278 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

323 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ALLEN PARISH COURTHOUSE AND JAIL.

Parishwide, 4.2 Mills - Police Jury - 10 Yr.

Passed: 37.0% voted yes and 63.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") levy a special tax of four and two tenths (4.2) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of improving and maintaining the Courthouse and Jail of the Parish?

  • Yes

    37.0% 721 votes

  • NoDefeated

    63.0% 1,226 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 1,846 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 101 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,947 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct