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Livingston 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 Killian

Mayor, Town of Killian

Kathleen Abels (Democrat) won with 87.8% of the vote.

  • Kathleen Abels DemocratElected

    87.8% 310 votes

  • John E. Henry RepublicanDefeated

    12.2% 43 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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

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

Shows the 333 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

353 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Killian

David Meissner (Democrat), James "Jay" Prather (Republican), Dean A. Sharp (Democrat), Larry LaBorde (No party), and J. Paul Canik (Republican) won.

  • David Meissner DemocratElected

    19.1% 285 votes

  • James "Jay" Prather RepublicanElected

    18.6% 277 votes

  • Dean A. Sharp DemocratElected

    16.2% 241 votes

  • Larry LaBorde No partyElected

    14.6% 218 votes

  • J. Paul Canik RepublicanElected

    12.8% 191 votes

2 other candidates: 18.7% together
Steve Yarborough Democrat9.8%146
Robert Cason Democrat8.9%132

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,404 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 86 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,490 votes cast.

Village of French Settlement

Alderman, Village of French Settlement

Glen G. Newell (No party) won with 52.7% of the vote.

  • Glen G. Newell No partyElected

    52.7% 99 votes

  • Elizabeth "Betty" Brignac DemocratDefeated

    47.3% 89 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Glen G. Newell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 186 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.

188 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, Division F

No one got a majority, so Eric L. Pittman (Republican) and Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Livingston Parish: Eric L. Pittman 48.6%, Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe 36.1%, Scott H. Sledge 9.5%, Arden Wells 5.9%.

  • Eric L. Pittman RepublicanIn runoff

    33.6% 6,698 votes

  • Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe RepublicanIn runoff

    31.3% 6,232 votes

  • Scott H. Sledge RepublicanDefeated

    28.3% 5,626 votes

  • Arden Wells DemocratDefeated

    6.8% 1,357 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Eric L. Pittman
Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe
Scott H. Sledge
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,901 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 442 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

19,913 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishEric L. PittmanElizabeth "Beth" WolfeScott H. SledgeArden WellsTurnout
Livingston Parish48.6%4,05136.1%3,0099.5%7925.9%491
St. Helena Parish27.3%39820.6%30036.1%52616.0%234
Tangipahoa Parish22.2%2,24928.9%2,92342.6%4,3086.3%632

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR, 10-MILL PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA, PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS, AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.

Fire Protection Dist. #1, 10 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 71.1% voted yes and 28.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service in and for said District?

  • YesApproved

    71.1% 604 votes

  • No

    28.9% 245 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 799 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

849 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct