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.
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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"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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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 Democrat
13.0%
109
By precinct in Grant Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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 Republican
6.1%
41
By precinct in Grant Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
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 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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in Grant Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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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.
Results by precinct
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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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 62.3%, Against 37.7%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 47.7%, Against 52.3%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 51.5%, Against 48.5%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 49.5%, Against 50.5%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 51.6%, Against 48.4%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 74.9%, Against 25.1%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 50.2%, Against 49.8%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 47.1%, Against 52.9%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 61.5%, Against 38.5%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
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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.
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 Grant Parish: For 61.0%, Against 39.0%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
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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.