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Ouachita 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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School board

Member of School Board, District G

Phillip Odom (Republican) won with 68.8% of the vote.

  • Phillip Odom RepublicanElected

    68.8% 1,096 votes

  • Otis LoVette No partyDefeated

    31.2% 496 votes

By precinct in Ouachita Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Phillip Odom
Otis LoVette
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,536 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 56 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,592 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Sterlington

Chief of Police, Town of Sterlington

Barry Bonner (Republican) won with 90.1% of the vote.

  • Barry Bonner RepublicanElected

    90.1% 192 votes

  • Albert Kemper RepublicanDefeated

    9.9% 21 votes

By precinct in Ouachita Parish

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

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

Shows the 210 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

213 votes cast.

Alderman, Town of Sterlington

Ronny Lowery (Republican) won with 73.0% of the vote.

  • Ronny Lowery RepublicanElected

    73.0% 146 votes

  • Charles "Randy" Thompson RepublicanDefeated

    27.0% 54 votes

By precinct in Ouachita Parish

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

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

Shows the 197 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

200 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: FOUR YEAR RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX OF 19.24 MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #1 - 19.24 Mills - PJ - 4 Yrs.

Passed: 63.0% voted yes and 37.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Fire Protection District No. 1, Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, (the "District"), renew the levy, assessment and collection annually of a special tax of 19.24 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all the property situated within the limits of the District for a period of four (4) years, commencing in the year 2006 and ending in the year 2009, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Fire Protection District's fire protection facilities and obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    63.0% 5,226 votes

  • No

    37.0% 3,068 votes

By precinct in Ouachita 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 7,990 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 304 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,294 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (PARCEL FEE) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A PARCEL FEE OF $90.00 PER YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND IN THE DISTRICT TO BE USED TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE DISTRICT.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #2 - $90 Parcel Fee - PJ - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 43.9% voted yes and 56.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a parcel fee of $90.00 per year for a period of five (5) years, on each parcel of land in the District pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1505, beginning with the year 2005 and ending in the year 2009, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • Yes

    43.9% 3,576 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.1% 4,564 votes

By precinct in Ouachita 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 7,838 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 302 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,140 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct