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Catahoula 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

Jane Martin (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Jane Martin DemocratElected

    57.3% 244 votes

  • Sherman Wayne Ford Other partyDefeated

    42.7% 182 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jane Martin
Sherman Wayne Ford
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 387 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

426 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

Lillian S. Aplin (Democrat) won with 66.0% of the vote.

  • Lillian S. Aplin DemocratElected

    66.0% 258 votes

  • Vicki Crawford Hamilton DemocratDefeated

    34.0% 133 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lillian S. Aplin
Vicki Crawford Hamilton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 332 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

391 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so "Tim" Tomlinson (Democrat) and Ellis M. Boothe, Jr. (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • "Tim" Tomlinson DemocratIn runoff

    36.6% 107 votes

  • Ellis M. Boothe, Jr. Other partyIn runoff

    34.2% 100 votes

  • "Kim" Byrnes Other partyDefeated

    29.1% 85 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Tim" Tomlinson
Ellis M. Boothe, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 270 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 22 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

292 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Josephine Jones (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • Josephine Jones DemocratElected

    50.7% 175 votes

  • Terry C. Russ DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 170 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Josephine Jones
Terry C. Russ
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 309 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

345 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Letishia Hatcher (Democrat) won with 72.1% of the vote.

  • Letishia Hatcher DemocratElected

    72.1% 315 votes

  • W. E. "Sonny" Manning Other partyDefeated

    27.9% 122 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

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

Shows the 387 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

437 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Jonesville

Alderman, District 1, Town of Jonesville

Jackie C. Rouse (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.

  • Jackie C. Rouse DemocratElected

    55.2% 112 votes

  • Charles A. Branch, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    44.8% 91 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

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

Shows the 184 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

203 votes cast.

Alderman, District 2, Town of Jonesville

Stephen R. Mophett (Republican) won with 61.4% of the vote.

  • Stephen R. Mophett RepublicanElected

    61.4% 105 votes

  • Tambra C. King DemocratDefeated

    24.0% 41 votes

  • Arthur Collins DemocratDefeated

    14.6% 25 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Stephen R. Mophett
Tambra C. King
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 160 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

171 votes cast.

Alderman, District 4, Town of Jonesville

Loria Hollins (Democrat) won with 70.8% of the vote.

  • Loria Hollins DemocratElected

    70.8% 187 votes

  • Deborah Tubre Bennett DemocratDefeated

    29.2% 77 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Loria Hollins
Deborah Tubre Bennett
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 235 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 29 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

264 votes cast.

Alderman, District 5, Town of Jonesville

No one got a majority, so Tommy L. Branch III (Democrat) and Darrell Floyd (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Tommy L. Branch III DemocratIn runoff

    47.4% 72 votes

  • Darrell Floyd DemocratIn runoff

    36.2% 55 votes

  • Fredrick Smith DemocratDefeated

    16.4% 25 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Tommy L. Branch III
Darrell Floyd
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 136 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

152 votes cast.

Village of Harrisonburg

Mayor, Village of Harrisonburg

Michael Tubre (Republican) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • Michael Tubre RepublicanElected

    57.5% 131 votes

  • Harold Sones RepublicanDefeated

    30.7% 70 votes

  • Cynthia Kirby "Cindie" Aplin DemocratDefeated

    11.8% 27 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

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

Shows the 186 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

228 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Harrisonburg

"Greg" Terry (Democrat), Richard A. "Doll" Hatten (Democrat), and Charles L. Watson (Democrat) won.

  • "Greg" Terry DemocratElected

    23.9% 140 votes

  • Richard A. "Doll" Hatten DemocratElected

    22.7% 133 votes

  • Charles L. Watson DemocratElected

    20.5% 120 votes

  • Lisa Ford Sikes Other partyDefeated

    17.6% 103 votes

  • Ingrid Cooper Jennings RepublicanDefeated

    15.2% 89 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard A. "Doll" Hatten
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 480 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 105 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

585 votes cast.

Village of Sicily Island

Aldermen, Village of Sicily Island

Walter M. "Mark" Krause, Jr. (Democrat), Donald Ashley (Other party), and Derrick Frazier (Democrat) won.

  • Walter M. "Mark" Krause, Jr. DemocratElected

    28.1% 160 votes

  • Donald Ashley Other partyElected

    22.0% 125 votes

  • Derrick Frazier DemocratElected

    17.8% 101 votes

  • Margie Fisher Price DemocratDefeated

    17.6% 100 votes

  • Emma "Donna" Hilliard DemocratDefeated

    14.6% 83 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Walter M. "Mark" Krause, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 532 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

569 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Catahoula 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 Catahoula Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 36.3%, James David Cain 52.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.5%.

  • 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 Catahoula 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 1,906 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 195 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 Catahoula Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 10.6%, Francis C. Heitmeier 30.0%, "Mike" Francis 44.4%, Mary Chehardy 6.6%.

  • "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 Catahoula 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 2,234 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 245 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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2, INCLUDING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES AND PAYING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS.

Fire Protection Dist.No.2, 3 Mills - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 49.6% voted yes and 50.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and paying charges for fire hydrant rentals?

  • Yes

    49.6% 56 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.4% 57 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 104 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

113 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 4 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.

Parishwide, 4 Mill - Assessor

Passed: 42.3% voted yes and 57.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Assessment District of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four (4) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District?

  • Yes

    42.3% 931 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.7% 1,272 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 1,961 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 242 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,203 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 Catahoula Parish: For 59.0%, Against 41.0%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 2,103 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 238 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 Catahoula Parish: For 59.7%, Against 40.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 2,080 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 235 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 Catahoula Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 2,071 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 232 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 Catahoula Parish: For 46.1%, Against 53.9%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 2,060 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 232 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 Catahoula Parish: For 52.4%, Against 47.6%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 1,995 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 234 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 Catahoula Parish: For 41.6%, Against 58.4%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 1,983 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 234 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 Catahoula Parish: For 50.4%, Against 49.6%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Catahoula 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 1,989 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 231 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 Catahoula Parish: For 65.7%, Against 34.3%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,986 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 232 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 Catahoula Parish: For 49.7%, Against 50.3%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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

Shows the 1,978 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 229 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 Catahoula Parish: For 42.4%, Against 57.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,949 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 230 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 Catahoula Parish: For 50.5%, Against 49.5%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,956 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 226 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 Catahoula Parish: For 48.8%, Against 51.2%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,952 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 232 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 Catahoula Parish: For 49.4%, Against 50.6%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Catahoula Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 1,957 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 230 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