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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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De Soto Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 15, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 4

Wilbur Theodore Purvis, Jr. (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • Wilbur Theodore Purvis, Jr. DemocratElected

    50.6% 438 votes

  • David Jalanivich No partyDefeated

    49.4% 428 votes

By precinct in De Soto 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%
Wilbur Theodore Purvis, Jr.
David Jalanivich
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 830 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

866 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct