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Caldwell 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Clarks

Chief of Police, Town of Clarks

"Shawn" Guinn (Democrat) won with 80.1% of the vote.

  • "Shawn" Guinn DemocratElected

    80.1% 109 votes

  • Irving Nelson, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    19.9% 27 votes

By precinct in Caldwell Parish

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

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

Shows the 127 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.

136 votes cast.

Village of Grayson

Mayor, Village of Grayson

Carmen Meredith Head (Republican) won with 61.6% of the vote.

  • Carmen Meredith Head RepublicanElected

    61.6% 151 votes

  • Aubrey Peterson RepublicanDefeated

    38.4% 94 votes

By precinct in Caldwell Parish

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

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

Shows the 175 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

245 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Village of Grayson

Mitchell "Mitch" Bratton (Republican) won with 60.9% of the vote.

  • Mitchell "Mitch" Bratton RepublicanElected

    60.9% 151 votes

  • Dennis Nugent No partyDefeated

    39.1% 97 votes

By precinct in Caldwell Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mitchell "Mitch" Bratton
Dennis Nugent
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 179 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 69 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

248 votes cast.

Council Members, Village of Grayson

Sandra Hillestad Evans (Democrat), Raymond Cruse (Democrat), and Christina "Chrissy" Browning (Democrat) won.

  • Sandra Hillestad Evans DemocratElected

    25.0% 169 votes

  • Raymond Cruse DemocratElected

    20.3% 137 votes

  • Christina "Chrissy" Browning DemocratElected

    18.0% 122 votes

  • "Jeannie" McCoy DemocratDefeated

    13.6% 92 votes

2 other candidates: 23.1% together
Danny McDowell No party12.1%82
"Randy" Smith Republican10.9%74

By precinct in Caldwell Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sandra Hillestad Evans
Christina "Chrissy" Browning
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 480 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 196 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

676 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Caldwell 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 Caldwell Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 41.8%, James David Cain 50.6%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 7.6%.

  • 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 Caldwell 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,137 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 144 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 Caldwell Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 23.1%, Francis C. Heitmeier 20.2%, "Mike" Francis 40.3%, Mary Chehardy 5.6%.

  • "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 Caldwell 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,303 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 169 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.14 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND SUPPORTING A PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT WITHIN CALDWELL PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 2.14 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 67.5% voted yes and 32.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Caldwell, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of two and fourteen hundredths (2.14) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and supporting a public health unit within the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    67.5% 980 votes

  • No

    32.5% 471 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,279 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 172 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,451 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.33 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CALDWELL PARISH THROUGH THE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE LOCATION OF INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES IN THE PARISH AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ADDITIONS TO EXISTING INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN.

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 3.33 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 62.2% voted yes and 37.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Caldwell, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of three and thirty-three hundredths (3.33) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, to promote the economic development of the Parish through the funding of programs for the encouragement of the location of industries and businesses in the Parish and the encouragement of additions to existing industries and businesses located therein?

  • YesApproved

    62.2% 895 votes

  • No

    37.8% 543 votes

By precinct in Caldwell Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,262 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 176 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,438 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 Caldwell Parish: For 65.0%, Against 35.0%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,324 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 155 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 Caldwell Parish: For 61.1%, Against 38.9%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,306 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 155 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 Caldwell Parish: For 67.9%, Against 32.1%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,309 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 154 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 Caldwell Parish: For 40.0%, Against 60.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,297 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 152 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 Caldwell Parish: For 49.0%, Against 51.0%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,281 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 154 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 Caldwell Parish: For 40.1%, Against 59.9%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,278 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 154 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 Caldwell Parish: For 44.4%, Against 55.6%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,284 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 158 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 Caldwell Parish: For 66.7%, Against 33.3%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,272 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 156 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 Caldwell Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,264 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 149 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 Caldwell Parish: For 36.8%, Against 63.2%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,253 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 151 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 Caldwell Parish: For 47.6%, Against 52.4%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,268 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 153 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 Caldwell Parish: For 51.2%, Against 48.8%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,259 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 150 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 Caldwell Parish: For 51.9%, Against 48.1%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Caldwell 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 1,261 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 151 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