On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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No one got a majority, so Cathy Farris (Democrat) and Gene Paul (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Cathy Farris DemocratIn runoff
39.9%268 votes
Gene Paul DemocratIn runoff
35.6%239 votes
Bill Smith RepublicanDefeated
24.4%164 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Cathy Farris
Gene Paul
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 660 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
671 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Village of Reeves
Mayor, Village of Reeves
Scott Walker (Republican) won with 66.7% of the vote.
Scott Walker RepublicanElected
66.7%48 votes
Dave Rhodes RepublicanDefeated
25.0%18 votes
Douglas N. Watkins RepublicanDefeated
8.3%6 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Scott Walker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 72 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.
Results by precinct
72 votes cast.
Aldermen, Village of Reeves
Janice Brown (Republican) and "Jeanne" Markway (Democrat) won.
Janice Brown RepublicanElected
44.8%52 votes
"Jeanne" Markway DemocratElected
31.0%36 votes
Michael Moore RepublicanDefeated
24.1%28 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Janice Brown
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 116 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.
Results by precinct
116 votes cast.
Courts and judges
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 4
Donald K. "Don" Dowies (Democrat) won with 59.5% of the vote.
Donald K. "Don" Dowies DemocratElected
59.5%223 votes
Arlen Brown DemocratDefeated
40.5%152 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Donald K. "Don" Dowies
Arlen Brown
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 363 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
375 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.07 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ALLEN PARISH COURTHOUSE AND JAIL.
Parishwide, 3.07 Mill - Police Jury - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 47.9% voted yes and 52.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of three and seven hundredths (3.07) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of improving and maintaining the Courthouse and Jail of the Parish?
Yes
47.9%962 votes
NoDefeated
52.1%1,047 votes
By precinct in Allen 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 1,920 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,009 votes cast.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 34.77 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Road District No. 3, 34.77 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 47.2% voted yes and 52.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of thirty-four and seventy-seven hundredths (34.77) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within said Road District?
Yes
47.2%68 votes
NoDefeated
52.8%76 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 144 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts.
Results by precinct
144 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 30.91 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a special tax of thirty and ninety-one hundredths (30.91) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within said Road District?
YesApproved
55.7%204 votes
No
44.3%162 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 355 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
366 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUANCE OF A 21.64 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a tax of twenty one and sixty-four hundredths (21.64) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, to be dedicated solely for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within said Road District?
YesApproved
55.2%200 votes
No
44.8%162 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 351 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
362 votes cast.
SUB-ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5-A PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.19 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Shall Sub-Road District No. 5-A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a three and nineteen hundredths (3.19) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
Yes
49.1%455 votes
NoDefeated
50.9%472 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 910 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
927 votes cast.
TOWN OF OBERLIN PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.65 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF OBERLIN, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.
Town of Oberlin, 8.65 Mill - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 38.6% voted yes and 61.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Oberlin, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a special tax of eight and sixty-five hundredths (8.65) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Town for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting public streets, public buildings and other public improvements in the Town, including equipment therefor?
Yes
38.6%103 votes
NoDefeated
61.4%164 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 232 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 35 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
267 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF ALCOHOLIC CONTENT CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN SIX PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME BY PACKAGE ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN VOTING DISTRICT NO. 4.
Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises in Voting District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana?
Yes
33.4%137 votes
NoDefeated
66.6%273 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 394 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
410 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF ALCOHOLIC CONTENT CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN SIX PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN VOTING DISTRICT NO. 4.
Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises be permitted in Voting District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana?
Yes
28.7%115 votes
NoDefeated
71.3%286 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 385 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
401 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGE ALCOHOL CONTAINING ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME AND ABOVE FOR CONSUMP*TION ON THE PREMISES IN VOTING DISTRICT NO. 4.
Shall the sale of beverage alcohol containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises be permitted in Voting District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana?
Yes
27.4%108 votes
NoDefeated
72.6%286 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 378 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
394 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 4 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF ALCO*HOLIC CONTENT CONTAINING ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME AND ABOVE BY PACKAGE ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES IN VOTING DISTRICT NO. 4.
Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above by the package only and not for consumption on the premises be permitted in Voting District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana?
Yes
30.8%123 votes
NoDefeated
69.2%276 votes
By precinct in Allen 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 383 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
399 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 5 SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO SELL BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT PERMITTED ONLY ON THE PREMISES OF RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ISSUED AN "R" PERMIT AS DEFINED BY LAW IN VOTING DISTRICT NO. 4.
Shall the sale of beverages of high and low alcoholic content be permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued an "R" permit as defined by law in Voting District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana?
Yes
29.7%119 votes
NoDefeated
70.3%282 votes
By precinct in Allen 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 385 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.