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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, April 1, 2006. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Winnsboro

Mayor, City of Winnsboro

Jack Hammons (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • Jack Hammons DemocratElected

    55.4% 1,012 votes

  • Jackie Johnson DemocratDefeated

    44.6% 814 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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%
Jack Hammons
Jackie Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,190 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 636 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,826 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Winnsboro

Lester Thomas (Democrat) won with 61.6% of the vote.

  • Lester Thomas DemocratElected

    61.6% 1,125 votes

  • Mitch Reynolds DemocratDefeated

    38.4% 700 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lester Thomas
Mitch Reynolds
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,185 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 640 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,825 votes cast.

Councilman, District 1, City of Winnsboro

Richard Mahoney (No party) won with 58.2% of the vote.

  • Richard Mahoney No partyElected

    58.2% 195 votes

  • Janice Norris DemocratDefeated

    41.8% 140 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard Mahoney
Janice Norris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 236 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 99 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

335 votes cast.

Councilman, District 2, City of Winnsboro

John "Sonny" Dumas (Democrat) won with 58.7% of the vote.

  • John "Sonny" Dumas DemocratElected

    58.7% 199 votes

  • Anthony M. Neal DemocratDefeated

    41.3% 140 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John "Sonny" Dumas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 217 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 122 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

339 votes cast.

Councilman, District 5, City of Winnsboro

Rex McCarthy (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Rex McCarthy DemocratElected

    51.0% 175 votes

  • Woodrow Bell DemocratDefeated

    49.0% 168 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rex McCarthy
Woodrow Bell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 214 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 129 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

343 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct