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Jefferson 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

City of Gretna

Mayor, City of Gretna

Ronnie C. Harris (Democrat) won with 67.4% of the vote.

  • Ronnie C. Harris DemocratElected

    67.4% 2,091 votes

  • "Joe" Roppolo RepublicanDefeated

    23.2% 718 votes

  • Don W. Cambre DemocratDefeated

    9.4% 292 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ronnie C. Harris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,064 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,101 votes cast.

Council Member, District 1, City of Gretna

Jonathan C. Bolar (Democrat) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Jonathan C. Bolar DemocratElected

    63.3% 505 votes

  • Charles L. Mar DemocratDefeated

    36.7% 293 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jonathan C. Bolar
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 790 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

798 votes cast.

Council Member, District 2, City of Gretna

Belinda Cambre Constant (Democrat) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Belinda Cambre Constant DemocratElected

    54.9% 542 votes

  • Mark J. Cambre DemocratDefeated

    31.7% 313 votes

  • Jerry W. Broome RepublicanDefeated

    13.4% 132 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Belinda Cambre Constant
Mark J. Cambre
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 972 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

987 votes cast.

City of Kenner

Councilman at Large, Division A, City of Kenner

John T. Lavarine III (Republican) won with 77.1% of the vote.

  • John T. Lavarine III RepublicanElected

    77.1% 1,618 votes

  • Daniel Zimmerman DemocratDefeated

    22.9% 480 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John T. Lavarine III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,039 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,098 votes cast.

City of Westwego

Councilman, District 1, City of Westwego

John I."Johnny" Shaddinger, Jr. (Democrat) won with 58.9% of the vote.

  • John I."Johnny" Shaddinger, Jr. DemocratElected

    58.9% 287 votes

  • Glenn Green DemocratDefeated

    41.1% 200 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John I."Johnny" Shaddinger, Jr.
Glenn Green
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 481 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

487 votes cast.

Councilman, District 3, City of Westwego

No one got a majority, so Lisa Valence (Democrat) and Norman Fonseca (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Lisa Valence DemocratIn runoff

    44.8% 219 votes

  • Norman Fonseca DemocratIn runoff

    35.2% 172 votes

  • Vernon M. Guillot No partyDefeated

    20.0% 98 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lisa Valence
Norman Fonseca
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 481 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

489 votes cast.

Councilman, District 4, City of Westwego

Melvin J. Guidry (Democrat) won with 71.8% of the vote.

  • Melvin J. Guidry DemocratElected

    71.8% 176 votes

  • James E. Boheman RepublicanDefeated

    28.2% 69 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Melvin J. Guidry
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 243 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

245 votes cast.

Councilman, District 5, City of Westwego

Larry Warino, Sr. (Republican) won with 59.5% of the vote.

  • Larry Warino, Sr. RepublicanElected

    59.5% 372 votes

  • Garrison Gary Toups RepublicanDefeated

    40.5% 253 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Larry Warino, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 606 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

625 votes cast.

Town of Grand Isle

Council Member, Seat B, Town of Grand Isle

No one got a majority, so Paul D. Frazier (No party) and "Jay" Lafont (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Paul D. Frazier No partyIn runoff

    42.3% 229 votes

  • "Jay" Lafont DemocratIn runoff

    36.3% 197 votes

  • Elgene Gary RepublicanDefeated

    21.4% 116 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul D. Frazier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 503 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

542 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (GRAND ISLE) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT NOT EXCEEDING 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR 10 YEARS, BEGINNING IN 2005 FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING AMBULANCE SERVICE FACILITIES IN AMBULANCE SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Ambulance Service Dist.#2, 10 Mills - Parish Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.3% voted yes and 36.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ambulance Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect a tax not to exceed ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating ambulance service facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    63.3% 323 votes

  • No

    36.7% 187 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 461 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 49 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

510 votes cast.

CONSOLIDATED ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT NOT EXCEEDING 3-1/2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR 10 YEARS, BEGINNING IN 2005 IN JEFFERSON PARISH CONSOLIDATED ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ROAD LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.

Cons. Road Lighting Dist., 3 1/2 Mills - Parish Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.7% voted yes and 36.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Jefferson Parish Consolidated Road Lighting District be authorized to levy and collect a tax not to exceed three and one-half (3-1/2) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating road lighting facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    63.7% 2,089 votes

  • No

    36.3% 1,193 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 3,214 votes cast at the polls in 214 precincts. The 68 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,282 votes cast.

ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT NOT EXCEEDING 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR 10 YEARS, BEGINNING IN 2005 FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ROAD LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.

Road Lighting District #7, 5 Mills - Parish Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 60.4% voted yes and 39.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road Lighting District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect a tax not to exceed five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, except railroad rights of way and tracks located thereon, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating road lighting facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    60.4% 299 votes

  • No

    39.6% 196 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 448 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 47 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

495 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct