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De Soto 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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Parish offices

Police Juror, District 1A

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%50 to 60%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.

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.

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

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

Shows the 196 votes cast at the polls in 1 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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%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.

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.

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 party3.8%24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican2.0%12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian1.8%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.

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

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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.

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

By precinct in De Soto 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 3,460 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.

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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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 3,419 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.

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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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 3,410 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.

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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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 3,354 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.

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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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 3,168 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.

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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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 3,160 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.

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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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 3,211 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.

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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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 3,230 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.

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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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 3,184 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.

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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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 3,142 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.

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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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 3,204 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.

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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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 3,164 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.

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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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 3,132 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.

602,393 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct