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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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Orleans Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 21, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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State Legislature

State Senator, 3rd Senatorial District

Derrick Shepherd (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Derrick Shepherd 32.9%, Wayne Baquet 47.8%, Sandra Cabrina Jenkins 8.0%, Toni Orrill 6.7%.

  • Derrick Shepherd DemocratElected

    51.3% 3,896 votes

  • Wayne Baquet DemocratDefeated

    34.0% 2,582 votes

  • Sandra Cabrina Jenkins DemocratDefeated

    6.0% 453 votes

  • Toni Orrill DemocratDefeated

    4.9% 375 votes

2 other candidates: 3.9% together
Faris S. Altikriti Other party2.4%182
Jeanne C. McGlory Democrat1.5%111

By precinct in Orleans 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%
Derrick Shepherd
Wayne Baquet
Sandra Cabrina Jenkins
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,100 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,599 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
Jefferson ParishDerrick Shepherd89.3%
Orleans ParishWayne Baquet47.8%

Turnout by precinct