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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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.
Oliver Joseph (Democrat) won with 50.4% of the vote.
Oliver Joseph DemocratElected
50.4%655 votes
Lauthaught Delaney, Sr. DemocratDefeated
33.9%441 votes
Dwayne Bailey DemocratDefeated
15.6%203 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Oliver Joseph
Lauthaught Delaney, Sr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,203 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,299 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Ascension 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 Ascension Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 48.2%, James David Cain 38.8%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 13.0%.
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 Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
James J. "Jim" Donelon
James David Cain
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,754 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 957 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 51.5%, Francis C. Heitmeier 26.6%, "Mike" Francis 14.0%, Mary Chehardy 3.9%.
"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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
Francis C. Heitmeier
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,075 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,145 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
643,766 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: A TAX RENEWAL FOR LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A FIVE (5.00) MILLS, TEN (10) YEAR PROPERTY TAX BY THE ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF ASCENSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, IMPROVE AND EQUIP THE SYSTEM OF ROAD LIGHTING ON THE STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF ASCENSION, AND TO PAY THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Road Lighting District 7, 5 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 80.4% voted yes and 19.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Road Lighting District No. 7 of the Parish of Ascension (the "Road Lighting District No. 7"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized a renewal of a tax to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a special ad valorem tax of 5.00 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 7 (the "Tax"), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the tax collection for the year 2007, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2016, the proceeds of said Tax to provide funds to the Road Lighting District No. 7 to be used entirely and exclusively to acquire, improve and equip the system of road lighting on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places of the Road Lighting District No. 7, and to provide funds to pay the operation and maintenance costs and expenses in connection therewith?
YesApproved
80.4%45 votes
No
19.6%11 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 55 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
56 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 Ascension Parish: For 87.1%, Against 12.9%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,127 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,149 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 83.5%, Against 16.5%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,970 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,147 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 81.7%, Against 18.3%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,057 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,145 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 59.9%, Against 40.1%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 7,865 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,132 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 59.9%, Against 40.1%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 7,762 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,125 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 49.2%, Against 50.8%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,677 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,125 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 64.3%, Against 35.7%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Ascension 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 7,762 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 80.4%, Against 19.6%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,807 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,128 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 52.9%, Against 47.1%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,806 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,121 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 61.4%, Against 38.6%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,648 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,119 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 66.1%, Against 33.9%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,693 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,119 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 71.6%, Against 28.4%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,689 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Ascension Parish: For 72.5%, Against 27.5%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Ascension Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,716 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 1,124 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.