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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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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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Franklin 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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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

VILLAGE OF BASKIN PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1% SALES AND USE TAX FOR PAYING SALARIES AND BENEFITS, AND PROVIDING OTHER SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BASKIN.

Village of Baskin, 1% Sales & Use Tax - Mayor

Passed: 42.2% voted yes and 57.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Village of Baskin of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Village"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax"), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used for the purpose of paying salaries and benefits, and providing other services, including training and equipment for the Village of Baskin?

  • Yes

    42.2% 19 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.8% 26 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 43 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.

45 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct