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Allen 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 4

No one got a majority, so Charles W. Horton (Republican) and Faye Hollins (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Charles W. Horton RepublicanIn runoff

    35.5% 327 votes

  • Faye Hollins DemocratIn runoff

    31.1% 286 votes

  • Wesley A. Lester DemocratDefeated

    26.0% 239 votes

  • Freddy Gorman DemocratDefeated

    7.4% 68 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%
Charles W. Horton
Faye Hollins
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 841 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 79 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

920 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

Gregory Monceaux (Democrat) won with 63.9% of the vote.

  • Gregory Monceaux DemocratElected

    63.9% 780 votes

  • Yvonne Smith DemocratDefeated

    36.1% 440 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%
Gregory Monceaux
Yvonne Smith
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 872 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 348 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,220 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

No one got a majority, so Carolyn Manuel (Democrat) and "Boo" Bruchhaus (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Carolyn Manuel DemocratIn runoff

    44.5% 383 votes

  • "Boo" Bruchhaus RepublicanIn runoff

    38.4% 330 votes

  • C. J. Fontenot DemocratDefeated

    17.1% 147 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%
Carolyn Manuel
"Boo" Bruchhaus
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 775 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 85 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

860 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Brett Fawcett (Republican) won with 64.8% of the vote.

  • Brett Fawcett RepublicanElected

    64.8% 648 votes

  • Deeanna Ashley RepublicanDefeated

    35.2% 352 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%
Brett Fawcett
Deeanna Ashley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 933 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 67 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,000 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Kinder

Mayor, Town of Kinder

Estes LeDoux (Democrat) won with 51.5% of the vote.

  • Estes LeDoux DemocratElected

    51.5% 468 votes

  • "Mike" Karam DemocratDefeated

    48.5% 440 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%
Estes LeDoux
"Mike" Karam
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 813 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 95 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

908 votes cast.

Council Member, District 2, Town of Kinder

Wayland LaFargue (Democrat) won with 62.1% of the vote.

  • Wayland LaFargue DemocratElected

    62.1% 174 votes

  • Lowell Keys DemocratDefeated

    20.4% 57 votes

  • Bruce Manuel DemocratDefeated

    17.5% 49 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%
Wayland LaFargue
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 257 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

280 votes cast.

Town of Oberlin

Mayor, Town of Oberlin

No one got a majority, so "Phil" Beard (Democrat) and "Rick" Smith (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Phil" Beard DemocratIn runoff

    37.9% 325 votes

  • "Rick" Smith DemocratIn runoff

    36.2% 311 votes

  • Bobby Thomas DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 222 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%
"Phil" Beard
"Rick" Smith
Bobby Thomas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 542 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 316 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

858 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Oberlin

Richard Young (Democrat) won with 62.2% of the vote.

  • Richard Young DemocratElected

    62.2% 519 votes

  • Wayne Courville DemocratDefeated

    37.8% 315 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%
Richard Young
Wayne Courville
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 525 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 309 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

834 votes cast.

Alderman, District 1, Town of Oberlin

Mark E. Manuel (Democrat) won with 58.2% of the vote.

  • Mark E. Manuel DemocratElected

    58.2% 149 votes

  • Carolyn McMahon DemocratDefeated

    41.8% 107 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%
Mark E. Manuel
Carolyn McMahon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 155 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 101 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

256 votes cast.

Alderman, District 4, Town of Oberlin

Janice D. Simon (Democrat) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Janice D. Simon DemocratElected

    57.6% 117 votes

  • Wilbert "Buck" Berry DemocratDefeated

    42.4% 86 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 D. Simon
Wilbert "Buck" Berry
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 176 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

203 votes cast.

Village of Reeves

Aldermen, Village of Reeves

Waylin P. Bertrand (Democrat), Janice Brown (Republican), and "Jeanne" Markway (Democrat) won.

  • Waylin P. Bertrand DemocratElected

    29.3% 53 votes

  • Janice Brown RepublicanElected

    25.4% 46 votes

  • "Jeanne" Markway DemocratElected

    23.8% 43 votes

  • Christopher Leber RepublicanDefeated

    21.5% 39 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%
Waylin P. Bertrand
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 181 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

181 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Allen 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 Allen Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 20.1%, James David Cain 74.8%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 5.2%.

  • 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 Allen Parish

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

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

Shows the 3,869 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 540 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 12.1%, Francis C. Heitmeier 34.6%, "Mike" Francis 34.7%, Mary Chehardy 8.6%.

  • "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 Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Francis C. Heitmeier
"Mike" Francis
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,881 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 531 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

643,766 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.07 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ALLEN PARISH COURTHOUSE AND JAIL.

Parishwide, 3.07 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 35.5% voted yes and 64.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized 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 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of improving and maintaining the Courthouse and Jail of the Parish?

  • Yes

    35.5% 1,500 votes

  • NoDefeated

    64.5% 2,721 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 3,676 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 545 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,221 votes cast.

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 Allen Parish: For 65.2%, Against 34.8%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,888 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 537 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 64.7%, Against 35.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,847 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 531 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 64.2%, Against 35.8%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,822 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 527 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 48.0%, Against 52.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,802 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 522 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 49.7%, Against 50.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,689 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 519 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 48.3%, Against 51.7%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,626 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 513 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 42.2%, Against 57.8%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,701 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 517 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 65.2%, Against 34.8%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,680 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 520 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 43.8%, Against 56.2%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,684 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 500 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 35.0%, Against 65.0%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,629 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 501 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 54.1%, Against 45.9%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,668 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 504 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 51.1%, Against 48.9%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 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%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,638 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 508 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Allen Parish: For 54.0%, Against 46.0%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 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%
For
Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,637 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 508 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

602,393 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct