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.
Ralph W. Coleman (Democrat) won with 85.7% of the vote.
Ralph W. Coleman DemocratElected
85.7%162 votes
Clyde Lucas DemocratDefeated
14.3%27 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Ralph W. Coleman
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 174 votes cast at the polls in 4 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
189 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 3
Evangelia Fields (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.
Evangelia Fields DemocratElected
57.5%103 votes
Marion Carraway Other partyDefeated
42.5%76 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Evangelia Fields
Marion Carraway
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 149 votes cast at the polls in 4 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
179 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 5
Roger Shoemaker (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.
Roger Shoemaker DemocratElected
56.8%200 votes
Lawanda "Butterball" Martin DemocratDefeated
24.1%85 votes
Jerry Jones DemocratDefeated
19.0%67 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Roger Shoemaker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 264 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 88 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
352 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 8
Tommy McKeel (Democrat) won with 58.8% of the vote.
Tommy McKeel DemocratElected
58.8%167 votes
Virginia "Cookie" Lockhart DemocratDefeated
41.2%117 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Tommy McKeel
Virginia "Cookie" Lockhart
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 201 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 83 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
284 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 9
Glenn Dixon (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.
Glenn Dixon DemocratElected
53.2%117 votes
Melvina Turner "Penny" Parker DemocratDefeated
29.1%64 votes
Patricia Finley Brown DemocratDefeated
17.7%39 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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Glenn Dixon
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 182 votes cast at the polls in 6 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
220 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Lake Providence
Chief of Police, Town of Lake Providence
Renee Blockwood Jones (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.
Renee Blockwood Jones DemocratElected
58.1%902 votes
Columbus "Dooney" Willis DemocratDefeated
41.9%650 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Renee Blockwood Jones
Columbus "Dooney" Willis
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,236 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 316 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,552 votes cast.
Aldermen, Town of Lake Providence
Alfred J. Young (Democrat), Amos Wright (Democrat), Nemia "Nate" Madere (Democrat), KarVan Powell (Democrat), and Ray Frazier (Democrat) won.
Alfred J. Young DemocratElected
16.2%932 votes
Amos Wright DemocratElected
15.5%891 votes
Nemia "Nate" Madere DemocratElected
15.2%871 votes
KarVan Powell DemocratElected
14.7%842 votes
Ray Frazier DemocratElected
14.5%835 votes
2 other candidates: 23.9% together
Patricia "Pat" Johnson Democrat
13.8%
790
Carl "Book" Glass Democrat
10.1%
583
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Alfred J. Young
Amos Wright
Nemia "Nate" Madere
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,618 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 1,126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,744 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 East Carroll Parish: "Andy" Anders 17.7%, Samuel Thomas 57.7%, James E. Lee 24.5%.
"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 East Carroll Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Andy" Anders
Samuel Thomas
James E. Lee
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,083 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 225 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Statewide and federal races in East Carroll 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 East Carroll Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 29.4%, James David Cain 55.5%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 15.0%.
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 East Carroll 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 1,298 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 252 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 East Carroll Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 13.5%, Francis C. Heitmeier 39.3%, "Mike" Francis 27.1%, Mary Chehardy 7.5%.
"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 East Carroll 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,560 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 306 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.
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 East Carroll Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,507 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 493 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 East Carroll Parish: For 49.9%, Against 50.1%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,479 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 309 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 East Carroll Parish: For 60.7%, Against 39.3%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,466 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 312 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 East Carroll Parish: For 45.4%, Against 54.6%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,447 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 309 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 East Carroll Parish: For 47.9%, Against 52.1%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,430 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 303 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 East Carroll Parish: For 35.9%, Against 64.1%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,400 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 285 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 East Carroll Parish: For 46.9%, Against 53.1%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,460 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 298 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 East Carroll Parish: For 59.6%, Against 40.4%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,440 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 298 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 East Carroll Parish: For 50.4%, Against 49.6%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,443 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 299 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 East Carroll Parish: For 40.8%, Against 59.2%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,408 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 296 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 East Carroll Parish: For 46.4%, Against 53.6%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,427 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 289 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 East Carroll Parish: For 46.6%, Against 53.4%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,413 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 294 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 East Carroll Parish: For 46.8%, Against 53.2%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in East Carroll Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,437 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 299 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.