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Concordia 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 1, Place A

Fred T. Butcher (Democrat) won with 52.2% of the vote.

  • Fred T. Butcher DemocratElected

    52.2% 749 votes

  • Melanie R. Watson DemocratDefeated

    24.0% 344 votes

  • Johnnie Brown DemocratDefeated

    15.7% 225 votes

  • Margie Hines DemocratDefeated

    8.1% 116 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Fred T. Butcher
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,253 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 181 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,434 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4, Place A

Ricky Lee Raven, Sr. (Other party) won with 70.2% of the vote.

  • Ricky Lee Raven, Sr. Other partyElected

    70.2% 696 votes

  • Mary Ellan White DemocratDefeated

    29.8% 296 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ricky Lee Raven, Sr.
Mary Ellan White
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 897 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 95 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

992 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4, Place B

Daryle W. Price (Other party) won with 68.9% of the vote.

  • Daryle W. Price Other partyElected

    68.9% 546 votes

  • Bettie Jean Johnson DemocratDefeated

    31.1% 247 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Daryle W. Price
Bettie Jean Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 715 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 78 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

793 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Ridgecrest

Chief of Police, Town of Ridgecrest

Heath Edwards (Republican) won with 52.1% of the vote.

  • Heath Edwards RepublicanElected

    52.1% 98 votes

  • Ferris Durham DemocratDefeated

    47.9% 90 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

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

Shows the 181 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

188 votes cast.

Alderman, Town of Ridgecrest

No one got a majority, so Douglas J. Tisdale (Republican) and Willena C. Varnado (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Douglas J. Tisdale RepublicanIn runoff

    45.9% 89 votes

  • Willena C. Varnado DemocratIn runoff

    25.8% 50 votes

  • Wanda Smith Other partyDefeated

    18.6% 36 votes

  • Derrick White DemocratDefeated

    9.8% 19 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

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

Shows the 187 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

194 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 21st Representative District

No one got a majority, so "Andy" Anders (Democrat) and Samuel Thomas (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Concordia Parish: "Andy" Anders 65.6%, Samuel Thomas 8.4%, James E. Lee 25.9%.

  • "Andy" Anders DemocratIn runoff

    49.2% 4,616 votes

  • Samuel Thomas DemocratIn runoff

    27.2% 2,555 votes

  • James E. Lee DemocratDefeated

    23.6% 2,220 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Andy" Anders
James E. Lee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,649 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 440 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,391 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Andy" AndersSamuel ThomasJames E. LeeTurnout
Concordia Parish65.6%3,3398.4%43025.9%1,320
East Carroll Parish17.7%23257.7%75524.5%321
Madison Parish15.3%23267.8%1,03017.0%258
Tensas Parish55.2%81323.1%34021.8%321

Statewide and federal races in Concordia 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 Concordia Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 47.0%, James David Cain 43.3%, 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 Concordia 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 3,715 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 384 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 Concordia Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 17.4%, Francis C. Heitmeier 31.8%, "Mike" Francis 39.2%, Mary Chehardy 5.0%.

  • "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 Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Francis C. Heitmeier
"Mike" Francis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,242 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 422 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

643,766 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 Concordia Parish: For 61.0%, Against 39.0%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,856 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 385 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 Concordia Parish: For 59.5%, Against 40.5%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,800 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 384 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 Concordia Parish: For 62.0%, Against 38.0%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,789 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 390 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 Concordia Parish: For 43.5%, Against 56.5%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,729 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 384 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 Concordia Parish: For 51.9%, Against 48.1%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,647 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 380 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 Concordia Parish: For 49.4%, Against 50.6%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,556 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 380 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 Concordia Parish: For 56.5%, Against 43.5%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,672 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 387 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 Concordia Parish: For 70.4%, Against 29.6%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,646 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 386 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 Concordia Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,665 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 384 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 Concordia Parish: For 49.4%, Against 50.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,554 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 381 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 Concordia Parish: For 57.0%, Against 43.0%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,631 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 382 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 Concordia Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,588 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 381 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 Concordia Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 3,610 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 385 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