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Tensas 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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Keith DeWayne Butler (Republican) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Keith DeWayne Butler RepublicanElected

    54.3% 466 votes

  • Anne Ashley Groce RepublicanDefeated

    45.7% 392 votes

By precinct in Tensas Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Keith DeWayne Butler
Anne Ashley Groce
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 770 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 88 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

858 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 11.07 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES IN PARISHWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3.

Parishwide, 11.07 Mill - SB - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 55.5% voted yes and 44.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Parishwide School District No. 3 of the Parish of Tensas, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of eleven and seven hundredths (11.07) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2010, for the purpose of maintaining and operating schools and school related facilities in the District?

  • YesApproved

    55.5% 471 votes

  • No

    44.5% 378 votes

By precinct in Tensas 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 759 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 90 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