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Claiborne 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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Police Juror, District 3

Robert E. McDaniel (Republican) won with 50.5% of the vote.

  • Robert E. McDaniel RepublicanElected

    50.5% 101 votes

  • Byron "Bud" Ruple No partyDefeated

    49.5% 99 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert E. McDaniel
Byron "Bud" Ruple
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 172 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 28 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

200 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 5

Stanley O. Edwards (No party) won with 61.0% of the vote.

  • Stanley O. Edwards No partyElected

    61.0% 155 votes

  • Earl L. Amos No partyDefeated

    39.0% 99 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Stanley O. Edwards
Earl L. Amos
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 243 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.

254 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Vera R. Walker Meadors (No party) won with 58.0% of the vote.

  • Vera R. Walker Meadors No partyElected

    58.0% 284 votes

  • June Legendre McClure DemocratDefeated

    42.0% 206 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Vera R. Walker Meadors
June Legendre McClure
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 369 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 121 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

490 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Almeter Willis (Democrat) won with 67.0% of the vote.

  • Almeter Willis DemocratElected

    67.0% 221 votes

  • Maxine F. Wilson No partyDefeated

    33.0% 109 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Almeter Willis
Maxine F. Wilson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 295 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 35 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

330 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 9

E. Blake Hemphill (No party) won with 51.2% of the vote.

  • E. Blake Hemphill No partyElected

    51.2% 185 votes

  • "Jim" Featherston No partyDefeated

    48.8% 176 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
E. Blake Hemphill
"Jim" Featherston
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 302 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

361 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Homer

Mayor, Town of Homer

David Morgan Newell (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • David Morgan Newell DemocratElected

    57.5% 639 votes

  • Huey Dean No partyDefeated

    42.5% 472 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Morgan Newell
Huey Dean
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 874 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,111 votes cast.

Marshal, Town of Homer

Russell Mills (No party) won with 55.0% of the vote.

  • Russell Mills No partyElected

    55.0% 620 votes

  • Jimmy D. Hamilton DemocratDefeated

    38.4% 433 votes

  • Willie Burns No partyDefeated

    6.6% 74 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Russell Mills
Jimmy D. Hamilton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 885 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 242 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,127 votes cast.

Selectman, District 1, Town of Homer

No one got a majority, so J. C. Moore (Democrat) and Willie "Hog Head" Curry (No party) went to a runoff.

  • J. C. Moore DemocratIn runoff

    47.0% 85 votes

  • Willie "Hog Head" Curry No partyIn runoff

    28.2% 51 votes

  • Scott B. "Doc" Roberson No partyDefeated

    24.9% 45 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
J. C. Moore
Scott B. "Doc" Roberson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 143 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

181 votes cast.

Selectman, District 2, Town of Homer

Michael J. Wade (No party) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Michael J. Wade No partyElected

    63.3% 112 votes

  • Billy K. Jenkins DemocratDefeated

    36.7% 65 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

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

Shows the 131 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 46 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

177 votes cast.

Selectman, District 5, Town of Homer

Patricia K. Jenkins (No party) won with 64.6% of the vote.

  • Patricia K. Jenkins No partyElected

    64.6% 117 votes

  • Lilla Mae Jackson No partyDefeated

    35.4% 64 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Patricia K. Jenkins
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 156 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 25 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

181 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 45.9%, James David Cain 44.3%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.8%.

  • 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 Claiborne 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 1,777 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 283 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 Claiborne Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 18.4%, Francis C. Heitmeier 28.1%, "Mike" Francis 33.8%, Mary Chehardy 9.0%.

  • "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 Claiborne 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 2,053 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 338 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 (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY A 1/8% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 7 YEARS IN CLAIBORNE PARISH TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND WATER, INCLUDING SURFACE AND GROUND WATER, AND DEVELOPING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE PARISH FOR SANITARY, AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING PROMOTING AND PROVIDING SAFETY ON THE LAKES AND WATERWAYS IN THE PARISH AND PROVIDING WATER FOR COMMERCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND ANY OTHER USES, BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE PARISH, AND CONSTRUCTING, LEASING, MAINTAINING, ACQUIRING, ENLARGING AND OPERATING ANY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND DOING ANY OTHER THING NECESSARY FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES, SAID AVAILS OR PROCEEDS TO BE EXPENDED BY THE CLAIBORNE PARISH WATERSHED DISTRICT PURSUANT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PARISH.

Parishwide, 1/8% S&U - PJ - 7 Yr.

Passed: 61.0% voted yes and 39.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Claiborne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one-eighth of one percent (1/8%) (the "Tax") 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 Parish, all as defined by law, for a period of seven (7) years, commencing January 1, 2007, with the avails or proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated for the purpose of providing funds for the conservation of soil and water, including surface and ground water, and developing the natural resources of the Parish for sanitary, agricultural, commercial, industrial and recreational purposes, including promoting and providing safety on the lakes and waterways in the Parish and providing water for commercial, municipal and any other uses, both within and without the Parish, and constructing, leasing, maintaining, acquiring, enlarging and operating any machinery and equipment and doing any other thing necessary for the above purposes, said avails or proceeds to be expended by the Claiborne Parish Watershed District pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    61.0% 1,413 votes

  • No

    39.0% 902 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,946 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 369 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,315 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 Claiborne Parish: For 69.2%, Against 30.8%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 2,072 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 315 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 Claiborne Parish: For 68.7%, Against 31.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 2,066 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 314 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 Claiborne Parish: For 74.8%, Against 25.2%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 2,045 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 318 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 Claiborne Parish: For 61.3%, Against 38.7%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 2,004 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 309 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 Claiborne Parish: For 60.3%, Against 39.7%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,922 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 308 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 Claiborne Parish: For 58.0%, Against 42.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,874 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 311 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 Claiborne Parish: For 60.8%, Against 39.2%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,945 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 321 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 Claiborne Parish: For 75.5%, Against 24.5%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,948 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 317 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 Claiborne Parish: For 59.9%, Against 40.1%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,942 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 302 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 Claiborne Parish: For 58.4%, Against 41.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,895 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 303 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 Claiborne Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,949 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 307 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 Claiborne Parish: For 68.7%, Against 31.3%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,931 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 308 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 Claiborne Parish: For 68.3%, Against 31.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,938 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 313 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