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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, September 30, 2006, including statewide races. 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 2

No one got a majority, so Lyle C. Johnson (Democrat) and Douglas J. "Doug" LaCombe (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Lyle C. Johnson DemocratIn runoff

    36.2% 656 votes

  • Douglas J. "Doug" LaCombe Other partyIn runoff

    35.8% 648 votes

  • Cliff "Coach O" Oestriecher DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 506 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lyle C. Johnson
Douglas J. "Doug" LaCombe
Cliff "Coach O" Oestriecher
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,610 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 200 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,810 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

James "Bozo" Higginbotham (Democrat) won with 56.2% of the vote.

  • James "Bozo" Higginbotham DemocratElected

    56.2% 834 votes

  • Donald Amy DemocratDefeated

    43.8% 650 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James "Bozo" Higginbotham
Donald Amy
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,426 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,484 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Milton Simar (Democrat) won with 61.7% of the vote.

  • Milton Simar DemocratElected

    61.7% 1,146 votes

  • Robert L. McManus DemocratDefeated

    38.3% 711 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,780 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 77 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,857 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Crowley

Mayor, City of Crowley

No one got a majority, so "Greg" Jones (Republican) and Ezora Proctor (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Greg" Jones RepublicanIn runoff

    36.1% 1,477 votes

  • Ezora Proctor DemocratIn runoff

    32.4% 1,325 votes

  • Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux DemocratDefeated

    31.4% 1,285 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Greg" Jones
Ezora Proctor
Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,447 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 640 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,087 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, Division A, City of Crowley

Todd W. Whiting (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.

  • Todd W. Whiting DemocratElected

    53.5% 572 votes

  • James M. Buatt DemocratDefeated

    46.5% 497 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Todd W. Whiting
James M. Buatt
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 932 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 137 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,069 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, Division B, City of Crowley

No one got a majority, so Lyle O. Fogleman, Jr. (Democrat) and "J. C." Webb (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Lyle O. Fogleman, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    47.3% 516 votes

  • "J. C." Webb RepublicanIn runoff

    29.9% 326 votes

  • Michael H. Landry RepublicanDefeated

    22.9% 250 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lyle O. Fogleman, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 952 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 140 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,092 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Division A, City of Crowley

Vernon "Step" Martin (Democrat) won with 58.8% of the vote.

  • Vernon "Step" Martin DemocratElected

    58.8% 613 votes

  • Nelson J. Arceneaux DemocratDefeated

    41.2% 430 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Vernon "Step" Martin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 792 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 251 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,043 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Division B, City of Crowley

Laurita D. Pete (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.

  • Laurita D. Pete DemocratElected

    57.8% 593 votes

  • Rannie "Baby Ray" Batiste DemocratDefeated

    20.3% 208 votes

  • Cliff "Mutt" Augustine DemocratDefeated

    14.5% 149 votes

  • Woodrow "Tact" Harmon DemocratDefeated

    7.4% 76 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Laurita D. Pete
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 781 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 245 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,026 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Division A, City of Crowley

Elliot Dore (Democrat) won with 63.1% of the vote.

  • Elliot Dore DemocratElected

    63.1% 478 votes

  • J. Larry DuBose Other partyDefeated

    36.9% 279 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 697 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

757 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Division B, City of Crowley

Mary Melancon (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Mary Melancon DemocratElected

    58.1% 446 votes

  • Earl J. Richard DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 321 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mary Melancon
Earl J. Richard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 707 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

767 votes cast.

City of Eunice

Mayor, City of Eunice

Robert "Bob" Morris (Republican) won with 52.4% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Robert "Bob" Morris 37.6%, E. Lynn LeJeune 62.4%.

  • Robert "Bob" Morris RepublicanElected

    52.4% 1,704 votes

  • E. Lynn LeJeune DemocratDefeated

    47.6% 1,546 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
E. Lynn LeJeune
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 123 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.

3,250 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRobert "Bob" MorrisE. Lynn LeJeuneTurnout
Acadia Parish37.6%4762.4%78
St. Landry Parish53.0%1,65747.0%1,468

Chief of Police, City of Eunice

No one got a majority, so Ronald Dies (Democrat) and Gary "Goose" Fontenot (Other party) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Ronald Dies 48.4%, Gary "Goose" Fontenot 51.6%, Gerald Watley 0.0%, Carlton Thibodeaux 0.0%.

  • Ronald Dies DemocratIn runoff

    46.1% 1,552 votes

  • Gary "Goose" Fontenot Other partyIn runoff

    31.5% 1,061 votes

  • Gerald Watley DemocratDefeated

    17.6% 592 votes

  • Carlton Thibodeaux DemocratDefeated

    4.8% 161 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gary "Goose" Fontenot
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 124 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.

3,366 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRonald DiesGary "Goose" FontenotGerald WatleyCarlton ThibodeauxTurnout
Acadia Parish48.4%6151.6%650.0%00.0%0
St. Landry Parish46.0%1,49130.7%99618.3%5925.0%161

Alderman, Ward 3, City of Eunice

Chawana V. Fontenot (Republican) won with 68.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Chawana V. Fontenot 74.6%, Betty Pousson Young 25.4%.

  • Chawana V. Fontenot RepublicanElected

    68.2% 603 votes

  • Betty Pousson Young RepublicanDefeated

    31.8% 281 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Chawana V. Fontenot
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 120 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.

884 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishChawana V. FontenotBetty Pousson YoungTurnout
Acadia Parish74.6%9125.4%31
St. Landry Parish67.2%51232.8%250

City of Rayne

Chief of Police, City of Rayne

No one got a majority, so Carroll Stelly (Democrat) and George Melancon, Sr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Carroll Stelly DemocratIn runoff

    42.3% 1,185 votes

  • George Melancon, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    27.1% 759 votes

  • John W. "Piggy" Arceneaux RepublicanDefeated

    22.4% 627 votes

  • Eddie Guidry DemocratDefeated

    8.3% 232 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carroll Stelly
George Melancon, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,622 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 181 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,803 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 1, City of Rayne

Ann Domingue Washington (Democrat) won with 74.6% of the vote.

  • Ann Domingue Washington DemocratElected

    74.6% 400 votes

  • Romel Charles RepublicanDefeated

    25.4% 136 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ann Domingue Washington
Romel Charles
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 510 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

536 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, City of Rayne

Gerard "Jerry" Arceneaux (Republican) won with 64.2% of the vote.

  • Gerard "Jerry" Arceneaux RepublicanElected

    64.2% 462 votes

  • Michael Normand DemocratDefeated

    35.8% 258 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gerard "Jerry" Arceneaux
Michael Normand
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 664 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 56 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

720 votes cast.

Town of Basile

Mayor, Town of Basile

Berline B. Sonnier (Democrat) won with 65.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Berline B. Sonnier 100.0%, John "J. J." Jenkins 0.0%.

  • Berline B. Sonnier DemocratElected

    65.5% 279 votes

  • John "J. J." Jenkins DemocratDefeated

    34.5% 147 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Berline B. Sonnier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

426 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishBerline B. SonnierJohn "J. J." JenkinsTurnout
Acadia Parish100.0%20.0%0
Evangeline Parish65.3%27734.7%147

Alderman, District 4, Town of Basile

Frank Ceasar, Sr. (Democrat) won with 59.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Frank Ceasar, Sr. , Elzy "Popeye" Richardson .

  • Frank Ceasar, Sr. DemocratElected

    59.2% 61 votes

  • Elzy "Popeye" Richardson DemocratDefeated

    40.8% 42 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 0 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

103 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishFrank Ceasar, Sr.Elzy "Popeye" RichardsonTurnout
Acadia Parish00
Evangeline Parish59.2%6140.8%42

Town of Church Point

Mayor, Town of Church Point

Roger Boudreaux (Democrat) won with 66.5% of the vote.

  • Roger Boudreaux DemocratElected

    66.5% 1,115 votes

  • Richard M. Horecky DemocratDefeated

    33.5% 562 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,590 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 87 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,677 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so Albert J. Venable, Sr. (Democrat) and Ronald Carrier (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Albert J. Venable, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    46.4% 770 votes

  • Ronald Carrier Other partyIn runoff

    38.1% 631 votes

  • Wiley E. "Ned" Mauldin No partyDefeated

    15.5% 257 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Albert J. Venable, Sr.
Ronald Carrier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,571 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 87 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,658 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 1, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so Mel Green (Republican) and Debra Guidry-Thomas (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Mel Green RepublicanIn runoff

    46.8% 169 votes

  • Debra Guidry-Thomas DemocratIn runoff

    43.2% 156 votes

  • Linda B. Malbrough DemocratDefeated

    10.0% 36 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 355 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

361 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, Town of Church Point

Kevin "Hobie" Fontenot (Republican) won with 72.0% of the vote.

  • Kevin "Hobie" Fontenot RepublicanElected

    72.0% 211 votes

  • Ronnie Richard DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 82 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kevin "Hobie" Fontenot
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 280 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

293 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Town of Church Point

Gary J. Duplechin (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • Gary J. Duplechin DemocratElected

    51.1% 135 votes

  • Ray A. Doucet DemocratDefeated

    48.9% 129 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gary J. Duplechin
Ray A. Doucet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 257 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

264 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 4, Town of Church Point

Aimia "MiMi" Doucet (Republican) won with 55.8% of the vote.

  • Aimia "MiMi" Doucet RepublicanElected

    55.8% 222 votes

  • Theresa "Teasie" Cary DemocratDefeated

    44.2% 176 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Aimia "MiMi" Doucet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 380 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

398 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 5, Town of Church Point

No one got a majority, so Errol "Slu" Comeaux (Democrat) and Toby L. Leger (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Errol "Slu" Comeaux DemocratIn runoff

    40.6% 119 votes

  • Toby L. Leger Other partyIn runoff

    32.4% 95 votes

  • Marcus Mills Other partyDefeated

    27.0% 79 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Errol "Slu" Comeaux
Marcus Mills
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 251 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

293 votes cast.

Town of Duson

Chief of Police, Town of Duson

Joseph "TJ" Johnfore (Other party) won with 54.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Joseph "TJ" Johnfore 52.9%, Roland Lewis 41.2%, Scott Gary 5.9%.

  • Joseph "TJ" Johnfore Other partyElected

    54.8% 245 votes

  • Roland Lewis DemocratDefeated

    38.5% 172 votes

  • Scott Gary RepublicanDefeated

    6.7% 30 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph "TJ" Johnfore
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 14 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.

447 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJoseph "TJ" JohnforeRoland LewisScott GaryTurnout
Acadia Parish52.9%941.2%75.9%1
Lafayette Parish54.9%23638.4%1656.7%29

Aldermen, Town of Duson

"Jimmy" Champagne (Democrat), Alvin Felix (Democrat), Eugene Cahanin (Democrat), Dwayne Bowers (Democrat), and Gerald Alleman (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Jimmy" Champagne 19.6%, Alvin Felix 19.6%, Eugene Cahanin 13.7%, Dwayne Bowers 15.7%.

  • "Jimmy" Champagne DemocratElected

    19.5% 360 votes

  • Alvin Felix DemocratElected

    17.7% 327 votes

  • Eugene Cahanin DemocratElected

    17.2% 318 votes

  • Dwayne Bowers DemocratElected

    16.8% 311 votes

  • Gerald Alleman DemocratElected

    15.8% 293 votes

1 other candidate: 13.0% together
Harold "Thib" Thibodeaux Democrat13.0%241

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 41 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,850 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
Acadia Parish"Jimmy" Champagne19.6%
Lafayette Parish"Jimmy" Champagne19.5%

Town of Iota

Aldermen, Town of Iota

Troy Lantz (Democrat), Warren C. Pousson (Democrat), Cody Leckelt (Republican), R. B. "Toby" Fontenot (Democrat), and Raleigh Miller (Democrat) won.

  • Troy Lantz DemocratElected

    19.3% 365 votes

  • Warren C. Pousson DemocratElected

    17.7% 335 votes

  • Cody Leckelt RepublicanElected

    17.1% 325 votes

  • R. B. "Toby" Fontenot DemocratElected

    16.0% 304 votes

  • Raleigh Miller DemocratElected

    15.9% 302 votes

1 other candidate: 14.0% together
Kevin Dwayne Dietz Republican14.0%265

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,816 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 80 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,896 votes cast.

Village of Estherwood

Chief of Police, Village of Estherwood

No one got a majority, so Kevin LeBlanc (No party) and Wayne Welsh (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • Kevin LeBlanc No partyIn runoff

    46.1% 123 votes

  • Wayne Welsh Other partyIn runoff

    30.0% 80 votes

  • James R. Burnett, Sr. Other partyDefeated

    24.0% 64 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 241 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

267 votes cast.

Village of Mermentau

Mayor, Village of Mermentau

David W. Fruge (Democrat) won with 67.1% of the vote.

  • David W. Fruge DemocratElected

    67.1% 141 votes

  • Myrtis A. Gautreaux DemocratDefeated

    32.9% 69 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David W. Fruge
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 205 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 5 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

210 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Mermentau

Ernest "Sheeney" Gautreaux (Democrat), Darla Istre (Democrat), and Troy Cormier (Democrat) won.

  • Ernest "Sheeney" Gautreaux DemocratElected

    28.8% 160 votes

  • Darla Istre DemocratElected

    23.9% 133 votes

  • Troy Cormier DemocratElected

    20.7% 115 votes

  • Shaun Viator DemocratDefeated

    15.5% 86 votes

  • Gerald Godeaux DemocratDefeated

    11.2% 62 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ernest "Sheeney" Gautreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 544 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

556 votes cast.

Village of Morse

Mayor, Village of Morse

Donlean Gary (Democrat) won with 64.1% of the vote.

  • Donlean Gary DemocratElected

    64.1% 191 votes

  • Leon Clement DemocratDefeated

    35.9% 107 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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Donlean Gary
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Shows the 286 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

298 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Village of Morse

Jason Todd Richard (Democrat) won with 87.8% of the vote.

  • Jason Todd Richard DemocratElected

    87.8% 258 votes

  • Roger Lafosse DemocratDefeated

    12.2% 36 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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Jason Todd Richard
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Shows the 282 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

294 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Morse

Dale Louvierre (Democrat), Robert P. "Butch" Istre (Democrat), and Wade Clement (Republican) won.

  • Dale Louvierre DemocratElected

    23.6% 196 votes

  • Robert P. "Butch" Istre DemocratElected

    23.2% 193 votes

  • Wade Clement RepublicanElected

    22.6% 188 votes

  • "Chris" Badeaux DemocratDefeated

    12.0% 100 votes

2 other candidates: 18.5% together
Christine A. Hanks Other party9.6%80
Michael Roy Richard Democrat8.9%74

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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Dale Louvierre
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831 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Acadia Parish

Commissioner of Insurance

James J. "Jim" Donelon (Republican) won with 50.1% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 37.5%, James David Cain 52.4%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 10.1%.

  • James J. "Jim" Donelon RepublicanElected

    50.1% 284,245 votes

  • James David Cain RepublicanDefeated

    39.3% 222,619 votes

  • S. B. A. Zaitoon LibertarianDefeated

    10.6% 60,175 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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James J. "Jim" Donelon
James David Cain
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567,039 votes cast.

Secretary of State

No one got a majority, so "Jay" Dardenne (Republican) and Francis C. Heitmeier (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 10.1%, Francis C. Heitmeier 21.2%, "Mike" Francis 57.7%, Mary Chehardy 4.5%.

  • "Jay" Dardenne RepublicanIn runoff

    29.8% 191,543 votes

  • Francis C. Heitmeier DemocratIn runoff

    27.8% 179,100 votes

  • "Mike" Francis RepublicanDefeated

    26.1% 168,118 votes

  • Mary Chehardy RepublicanDefeated

    8.7% 56,217 votes

3 other candidates: 7.6% together
James "Jim" Crowley III No party3.8%24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican2.0%12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian1.8%11,719

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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Francis C. Heitmeier
"Mike" Francis
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643,766 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF EUNICE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 14.48 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, APPOINTED OFFICIALS, PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS WITH A YEARLY SALARY OF $28,000 AND ABOVE.

City of Eunice, 14.48 Mill - Mayor and Aldermen - 10 Yr.

Passed: 28.3% voted yes and 71.7% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Yes 34.4%, No 65.6%.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Eunice, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of fourteen and forty-eight hundredths (14.48) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of the payment of salaries for all City employees, with the exception of elected officials, appointed officials, part-time employees and all executive officials with a yearly salary of $28,000 and above?

  • Yes

    28.3% 796 votes

  • NoDefeated

    71.7% 2,012 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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2,808 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Acadia Parish34.4%4265.6%80
St. Landry Parish28.1%75471.9%1,932

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Chg.name:Wetlands Conserv.to Coastal Protect.

Passed: 81.8% voted for and 18.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 77.5%, Against 22.5%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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642,916 votes cast.

Amendment 2

Repeals LA Coastal Restoration Fund

Passed: 79.3% voted for and 20.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 74.0%, Against 26.0%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

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637,977 votes cast.

Amendment 3

Provides establish. regional flood prot. auth

Passed: 80.8% voted for and 19.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 74.9%, Against 25.1%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

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635,234 votes cast.

Amendment 4

Compensation taking prop. hurricane protect.

Passed: 60.8% voted for and 39.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 55.1%, Against 44.9%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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626,083 votes cast.

Amendment 5

Prohibits expropriation of property

Passed: 54.8% voted for and 45.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 49.9%, Against 50.1%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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608,853 votes cast.

Amendment 6

Provides procedures expropriation of property

Passed: 50.3% voted for and 49.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 47.2%, Against 52.8%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

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600,808 votes cast.

Amendment 7

Auth. investment Medicaid Trust for Elderly

Passed: 63.2% voted for and 36.8% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 54.7%, Against 45.3%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

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612,015 votes cast.

Amendment 8

Provides Homestead exemption/natural disaster

Passed: 78.8% voted for and 21.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 71.2%, Against 28.8%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

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613,010 votes cast.

Amendment 9

Prohibits legis. mandates of school boards

Passed: 50.5% voted for and 49.5% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 49.0%, Against 51.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

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603,666 votes cast.

Amendment 10

Auth. investment of funds of higher education

Passed: 58.9% voted for and 41.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 50.4%, Against 49.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

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598,390 votes cast.

Amendment 11

Extends Homestead Exemption prop. owned

Passed: 66.2% voted for and 33.8% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

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608,302 votes cast.

Amendment 12

Provides filling vacancy in statewide office

Passed: 68.6% voted for and 31.4% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 60.3%, Against 39.7%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

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601,804 votes cast.

Amendment 13

Provides for qualifications for Judges

Passed: 70.3% voted for and 29.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 61.4%, Against 38.6%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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602,393 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct