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Grant 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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Assessor

Walker Wright (Democrat) won with 79.1% of the vote.

  • Walker Wright DemocratElected

    79.1% 3,223 votes

  • William "Bill" Frazier No partyDefeated

    20.9% 854 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

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

Shows the 3,676 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 401 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,077 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 1

No one got a majority, so Bobby Deen (Democrat) and A. J. "Tony" Lavespere (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Bobby Deen DemocratIn runoff

    42.1% 273 votes

  • A. J. "Tony" Lavespere RepublicanIn runoff

    39.1% 254 votes

  • Bobby Joe Chelette No partyDefeated

    18.8% 122 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Bobby Deen
A. J. "Tony" Lavespere
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 573 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 76 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

649 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

No one got a majority, so Elaine Futrell (Democrat) and Marvin P. DeLong (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Elaine Futrell DemocratIn runoff

    38.1% 217 votes

  • Marvin P. DeLong DemocratIn runoff

    34.2% 195 votes

  • Melvin C. "Chris" Brunson III RepublicanDefeated

    27.7% 158 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Elaine Futrell
Marvin P. DeLong
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 487 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 83 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

570 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 3

Karen Y. Layton (Democrat) won with 81.2% of the vote.

  • Karen Y. Layton DemocratElected

    81.2% 289 votes

  • Avery L. Hamilton No partyDefeated

    18.8% 67 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Karen Y. Layton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 285 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 71 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

356 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

"Randy" Browning (Republican) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • "Randy" Browning RepublicanElected

    51.0% 205 votes

  • Jay J. Clarius RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 197 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Randy" Browning
Jay J. Clarius
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 377 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.

402 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

A. D. Futrell (Democrat) won with 75.4% of the vote.

  • A. D. Futrell DemocratElected

    75.4% 483 votes

  • George H. Davidson DemocratDefeated

    24.6% 158 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
A. D. Futrell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 604 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

641 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Craig McCain (Republican) won with 76.3% of the vote.

  • Craig McCain RepublicanElected

    76.3% 450 votes

  • Don "Doc" Litton RepublicanDefeated

    11.9% 70 votes

  • R. L. "Buddy" Pennison RepublicanDefeated

    11.9% 70 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

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

Shows the 541 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 49 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

590 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

No one got a majority, so Terry W. Oliver (Democrat) and Rona L. Barnes (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Terry W. Oliver DemocratIn runoff

    48.5% 367 votes

  • Rona L. Barnes DemocratIn runoff

    32.1% 243 votes

  • Charles H. "Booger" Mitchell, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    19.4% 147 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Terry W. Oliver
Rona L. Barnes
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 705 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 52 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

757 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Montgomery

Mayor, Town of Montgomery

Stephen Lee Gunn (No party) won with 82.6% of the vote.

  • Stephen Lee Gunn No partyElected

    82.6% 180 votes

  • Leo Floyd Davis DemocratDefeated

    17.4% 38 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Stephen Lee Gunn
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 198 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

218 votes cast.

Council Members, Town of Montgomery

Denise Pearson (Democrat), James C. Carter (Democrat), Joann B. Lary (Republican), Velma Fletcher (No party), and John Savant (No party) won.

  • Denise Pearson DemocratElected

    20.8% 175 votes

  • James C. Carter DemocratElected

    18.9% 159 votes

  • Joann B. Lary RepublicanElected

    18.2% 153 votes

  • Velma Fletcher No partyElected

    15.6% 131 votes

  • John Savant No partyElected

    13.5% 113 votes

1 other candidate: 13.0% together
Betty Washington Democrat13.0%109

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

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

Shows the 756 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

840 votes cast.

Town of Pollock

Mayor, Town of Pollock

Jerome F. Scott (Democrat) won with 89.7% of the vote.

  • Jerome F. Scott DemocratElected

    89.7% 156 votes

  • James "Rod" Tarter, Sr. No partyDefeated

    10.3% 18 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerome F. Scott
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 162 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

174 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Pollock

Faye Mayeaux (Democrat), Warren Daniel "Danny" Willett (Republican), "Pat" Mauterer (Republican), Winnie Nichols (Democrat), and Sharon Lincecum Zeh (Democrat) won.

  • Faye Mayeaux DemocratElected

    19.3% 129 votes

  • Warren Daniel "Danny" Willett RepublicanElected

    19.1% 128 votes

  • "Pat" Mauterer RepublicanElected

    18.7% 125 votes

  • Winnie Nichols DemocratElected

    18.4% 123 votes

  • Sharon Lincecum Zeh DemocratElected

    18.4% 123 votes

1 other candidate: 6.1% together
John Regions Republican6.1%41

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

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

Shows the 619 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

669 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Grant 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 Grant Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 35.3%, James David Cain 55.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.5%.

  • 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 Grant 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,373 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 354 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 Grant Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 17.5%, Francis C. Heitmeier 21.1%, "Mike" Francis 39.5%, Mary Chehardy 9.4%.

  • "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 Grant 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 3,697 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 385 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 NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 14.48 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND FIRE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICES FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 5, 14.48 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 70.7% voted yes and 29.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy special tax of fourteen and forty-eight hundredths (14.48) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities including equipment and fire protection apparatus and accessories and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and services for the District?

  • YesApproved

    70.7% 768 votes

  • No

    29.3% 318 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 1,014 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 72 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,086 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 Grant Parish: For 60.8%, Against 39.2%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,657 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 383 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 Grant Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,641 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 383 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 Grant Parish: For 62.3%, Against 37.7%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,616 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 381 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 Grant Parish: For 47.7%, Against 52.3%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,585 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 381 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 Grant Parish: For 51.5%, Against 48.5%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,514 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 377 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 Grant Parish: For 49.5%, Against 50.5%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,455 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 381 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 Grant Parish: For 51.6%, Against 48.4%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,516 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 374 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 Grant Parish: For 74.9%, Against 25.1%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,507 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 379 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 Grant Parish: For 50.2%, Against 49.8%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,491 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 375 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 Grant Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,449 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 373 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 Grant Parish: For 61.5%, Against 38.5%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,504 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 377 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 Grant Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,449 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 375 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 Grant Parish: For 61.0%, Against 39.0%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Grant 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 3,478 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 380 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