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Avoyelles 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 5

Shelia Blackman Dupas (Democrat) won with 58.6% of the vote.

  • Shelia Blackman Dupas DemocratElected

    58.6% 640 votes

  • Eric Gormsen, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    41.4% 453 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Shelia Blackman Dupas
Eric Gormsen, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 967 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,093 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Van Kojis (Republican) won with 73.2% of the vote.

  • Van Kojis RepublicanElected

    73.2% 660 votes

  • Delores Keller DemocratDefeated

    26.8% 242 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 876 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

902 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Evergreen

Aldermen, Town of Evergreen

"Will" Marcotte (Democrat), Michelle Mayeux Dupuy (Democrat), Heather Oliver Juneau (Democrat), Steven Marcotte (Democrat), and Wanda Clark (Republican) won.

  • "Will" Marcotte DemocratElected

    18.9% 71 votes

  • Michelle Mayeux Dupuy DemocratElected

    18.4% 69 votes

  • Heather Oliver Juneau DemocratElected

    17.3% 65 votes

  • Steven Marcotte DemocratElected

    16.5% 62 votes

  • Wanda Clark RepublicanElected

    14.6% 55 votes

1 other candidate: 14.4% together
Lyman Hayes Democrat14.4%54

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 370 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

376 votes cast.

Town of Mansura

Mayor, Town of Mansura

Kenneth Pickett, Sr. (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.

  • Kenneth Pickett, Sr. DemocratElected

    51.8% 324 votes

  • Conrad Deshotel DemocratDefeated

    48.2% 301 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kenneth Pickett, Sr.
Conrad Deshotel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 505 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 120 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

625 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Mansura

John Johnson (Democrat) won with 59.9% of the vote.

  • John Johnson DemocratElected

    59.9% 382 votes

  • Phillip "Pecan" Lucas DemocratDefeated

    40.1% 256 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 515 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 123 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

638 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Mansura

Julia R. Boston (Democrat), Gaon E. Escude (No party), Connie D. Ducote (Democrat), Floyd A. Murray (Democrat), and Judy Augustine Bazert (Democrat) won.

  • Julia R. Boston DemocratElected

    17.6% 444 votes

  • Gaon E. Escude No partyElected

    16.7% 421 votes

  • Connie D. Ducote DemocratElected

    15.4% 388 votes

  • Floyd A. Murray DemocratElected

    15.0% 379 votes

  • Judy Augustine Bazert DemocratElected

    14.8% 373 votes

2 other candidates: 20.5% together
Gail M. Sampson Democrat11.6%293
I. B. "Buddy" Lemoine Republican8.8%223

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gaon E. Escude
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,057 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 464 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,521 votes cast.

Village of Moreauville

Mayor, Village of Moreauville

Lionel Bordelon (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • Lionel Bordelon DemocratElected

    56.7% 238 votes

  • Timmy Lemoine DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 182 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 411 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

420 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Moreauville

Kenneth Farbe, Jr. (No party), "Reggie" Ducote (No party), and Oscar O.P. Goody, Jr. (Democrat) won.

  • Kenneth Farbe, Jr. No partyElected

    23.5% 263 votes

  • "Reggie" Ducote No partyElected

    21.4% 240 votes

  • Oscar O.P. Goody, Jr. DemocratElected

    20.3% 227 votes

  • Penn A. Lemoine DemocratDefeated

    17.4% 195 votes

  • Carla Desselle Sayer DemocratDefeated

    17.4% 195 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,098 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 22 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,120 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 45.4%, James David Cain 44.1%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 10.5%.

  • 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 Avoyelles 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 4,139 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 204 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 Avoyelles Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 29.5%, Francis C. Heitmeier 30.0%, "Mike" Francis 20.8%, Mary Chehardy 9.3%.

  • "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 Avoyelles 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
"Mike" Francis
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,771 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 235 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

CITY OF BUNKIE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF BUNKIE TO LEVY A 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR PAYING SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR POLICE, FIRE AND OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES.

City of Bunkie, 1/2% S&U - Mayor & BOA

Passed: 78.0% voted yes and 22.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Bunkie, State of Louisiana (the "City") be authorized to levy and collect a sales and use tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property, and on sales of services in the City (the "Tax"), as provided by law, with the net avails or proceeds of said tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the tax), to be distributed and used for paying salaries and related benefits for police, fire and other city employees?

  • YesApproved

    78.0% 640 votes

  • No

    22.0% 180 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 797 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

820 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 76.2%, Against 23.8%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,693 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 188 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 74.7%, Against 25.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,648 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 187 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 76.8%, Against 23.2%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,616 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 182 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 65.0%, Against 35.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,568 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 182 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 55.4%, Against 44.6%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,410 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 180 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 57.3%, Against 42.7%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,316 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 180 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,498 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 183 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 72.9%, Against 27.1%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,420 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 182 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 56.4%, Against 43.6%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,471 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 181 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 53.2%, Against 46.8%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,354 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 178 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 63.6%, Against 36.4%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,389 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 180 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 61.8%, Against 38.2%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,398 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 180 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 Avoyelles Parish: For 66.1%, Against 33.9%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 4,407 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 184 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