On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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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.
Wallace Holmes (Democrat) won with 67.8% of the vote.
Wallace Holmes DemocratElected
67.8%250 votes
David P. Toney DemocratDefeated
32.2%119 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Wallace Holmes
David P. Toney
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 354 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
369 votes cast.
School board
Member of School Board, District 5
No one got a majority, so Patricia C. Hesser (Democrat) and Steavy Clarke (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Patricia C. Hesser DemocratIn runoff
44.3%174 votes
Steavy Clarke DemocratIn runoff
39.9%157 votes
Bentley Evans RepublicanDefeated
15.8%62 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Patricia C. Hesser
Steavy Clarke
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 382 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
393 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 6
John A. Neilson (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.
John A. Neilson DemocratElected
51.9%285 votes
"Tom" Ryder No partyDefeated
48.1%264 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
John A. Neilson
"Tom" Ryder
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 502 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 47 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
549 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 7
"Coach" Haynes (Democrat) won with 54.0% of the vote.
"Coach" Haynes DemocratElected
54.0%207 votes
Billy R. Alger RepublicanDefeated
46.0%176 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Coach" Haynes
Billy R. Alger
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 378 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 5 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
383 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 9
"Tommy" Craig (Republican) won with 75.2% of the vote.
"Tommy" Craig RepublicanElected
75.2%395 votes
Florida Holmes Small DemocratDefeated
24.8%130 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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Over 60%
"Tommy" Craig
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 451 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 74 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
525 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 10
No one got a majority, so Barthlomew Claiborne (No party) and Garland "Coach" Spivey (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Barthlomew Claiborne No partyIn runoff
47.8%141 votes
Garland "Coach" Spivey DemocratIn runoff
30.5%90 votes
Martha B. Jones DemocratDefeated
21.7%64 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Barthlomew Claiborne
Garland "Coach" Spivey
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 238 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
295 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Keachi
Councilmen, Town of Keachi
Angela Toney (Democrat), Jeanette Pons Avila (No party), and Audrey Rachal (Democrat) won.
Angela Toney DemocratElected
30.6%60 votes
Jeanette Pons Avila No partyElected
22.4%44 votes
Audrey Rachal DemocratElected
18.4%36 votes
Leslie S. Prudhome, Sr. RepublicanDefeated
15.3%30 votes
Terry Magee DemocratDefeated
13.3%26 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Angela Toney
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 196 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.
Results by precinct
196 votes cast.
Village of Grand Cane
Mayor, Village of Grand Cane
Clayton Davis, Jr. (Republican) won with 57.6% of the vote.
Clayton Davis, Jr. RepublicanElected
57.6%49 votes
Donna G. Basco No partyDefeated
42.4%36 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Clayton Davis, Jr.
Donna G. Basco
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 72 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
85 votes cast.
Aldermen, Village of Grand Cane
Marsha Lea Richardson (Democrat), William H. "Bill" Cook (Republican), and Rhonda H. Meek (Republican) won.
Marsha Lea Richardson DemocratElected
24.4%59 votes
William H. "Bill" Cook RepublicanElected
22.7%55 votes
Rhonda H. Meek RepublicanElected
22.3%54 votes
"Billy" Franklin DemocratDefeated
16.1%39 votes
"Lenny" Yeglic No partyDefeated
14.5%35 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
William H. "Bill" Cook
Rhonda H. Meek
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 204 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
242 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in De Soto 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 De Soto Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 46.1%, James David Cain 39.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 14.8%.
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 De Soto 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
S. B. A. Zaitoon
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,967 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 231 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 24.6%, Francis C. Heitmeier 29.5%, "Mike" Francis 25.8%, Mary Chehardy 7.7%.
"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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in De Soto 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 3,453 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 264 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
643,766 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR (2008 THROUGH 2017), 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5 FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN SAID DISTRICT, INCLUDING PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, SAID TAX TO REPLACE A 9.47 MILLS TAX AND A 5 MILLS TAX TO BE LEVIED THROUGH THE YEAR 2007 PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD ON JULY 19, 1997 AND OCTOBER 5, 2002, RESPECTIVELY.
Fire Protection Dist. 5, 10 Mills - BOC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 75.8% voted yes and 24.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District 5 of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection and emergency medical equipment and facilities in the District, including purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting and emergency equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said tax to replace a 9.47 mills tax and a 5 mills tax to be levied through the year 2007 pursuant to special elections held on July 19, 1997 and October 5, 2002, respectively?
YesApproved
75.8%301 votes
No
24.2%96 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 367 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 30 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
397 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 De Soto Parish: For 71.6%, Against 28.4%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,460 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 245 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 70.3%, Against 29.7%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,419 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 242 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 75.3%, Against 24.7%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,410 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 55.8%, Against 44.2%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,354 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 238 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,168 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 236 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 49.1%, Against 50.9%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,160 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 239 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 57.9%, Against 42.1%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,211 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 228 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 74.8%, Against 25.2%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,230 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,184 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 230 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 53.0%, Against 47.0%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,142 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 230 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 58.6%, Against 41.4%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,204 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 60.7%, Against 39.3%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,164 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 229 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 De Soto Parish: For 64.4%, Against 35.6%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in De Soto Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,132 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 235 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.