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Bienville 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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Coroner

Don Smith (Democrat) won with 67.6% of the vote.

  • Don Smith DemocratElected

    67.6% 1,106 votes

  • Phillip Picou Other partyDefeated

    32.4% 530 votes

By precinct in Bienville Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Don Smith
Phillip Picou
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,537 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 99 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,636 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Ringgold

Mayor, Town of Ringgold

Ben Plunkett (No party) won with 56.2% of the vote.

  • Ben Plunkett No partyElected

    56.2% 267 votes

  • Larry L. Kennedy RepublicanDefeated

    43.8% 208 votes

By precinct in Bienville Parish

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

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

Shows the 468 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

475 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

SHADY GROVE RECREATION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR SHADY GROVE RECREATION DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

Shady Grove Rec. District, 5 Mills - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 79.1% voted yes and 20.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Shady Grove Recreation District, Bienville Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating recreational facilities for said District, including the acquisition of equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    79.1% 151 votes

  • No

    20.9% 40 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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 191 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts.

191 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct