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Jefferson Davis 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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School board

Member of School Board, District 10

Richard McNabb (Other party) won with 62.9% of the vote.

  • Richard McNabb Other partyElected

    62.9% 305 votes

  • James Edward Tarver DemocratDefeated

    37.1% 180 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 476 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

485 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Elton

Council Members, Town of Elton

Margaret G. Langley (Democrat), Kimberly Manuel Guidry (Democrat), Tracie Doescher (No party), Durffey Joseph Fontenot, Jr. (Other party), and Alphonse "Kotch" Guillory (Democrat) won.

  • Margaret G. Langley DemocratElected

    20.6% 224 votes

  • Kimberly Manuel Guidry DemocratElected

    17.9% 194 votes

  • Tracie Doescher No partyElected

    16.3% 177 votes

  • Durffey Joseph Fontenot, Jr. Other partyElected

    16.2% 176 votes

  • Alphonse "Kotch" Guillory DemocratElected

    15.6% 169 votes

1 other candidate: 13.4% together
Rhonda Broussard Democrat13.4%146

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Margaret G. Langley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,056 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 30 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,086 votes cast.

Town of Lake Arthur

Chief of Police, Town of Lake Arthur

Cheryl Vincent (Democrat) won with 68.5% of the vote.

  • Cheryl Vincent DemocratElected

    68.5% 464 votes

  • Kerrick Gabrial DemocratDefeated

    31.5% 213 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 639 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.

677 votes cast.

Council Members, Town of Lake Arthur

"Cindy" Lapoint (Democrat), David A. Hanks (Democrat), Ellsworth Duhon (Democrat), Dorothy L. Charles (Democrat), and Kirk J. Conner (Republican) won.

  • "Cindy" Lapoint DemocratElected

    19.6% 559 votes

  • David A. Hanks DemocratElected

    18.7% 532 votes

  • Ellsworth Duhon DemocratElected

    17.8% 506 votes

  • Dorothy L. Charles DemocratElected

    15.4% 439 votes

  • Kirk J. Conner RepublicanElected

    14.4% 409 votes

1 other candidate: 14.1% together
"Ray" Marcantel Republican14.1%400

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Cindy" Lapoint
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,667 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 178 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,845 votes cast.

Village of Fenton

Alderman, Village of Fenton

Eddie B. Alfred, Jr. (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • Eddie B. Alfred, Jr. DemocratElected

    57.5% 61 votes

  • Johnny Ray Miller Other partyDefeated

    42.5% 45 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Eddie B. Alfred, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 106 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

106 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 37.2%, James David Cain 55.0%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 7.8%.

  • 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 Jefferson Davis 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 3,317 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 193 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 22.8%, Francis C. Heitmeier 22.4%, "Mike" Francis 43.7%, Mary Chehardy 5.2%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,684 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 205 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 82.8%, Against 17.2%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,651 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 80.7%, Against 19.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,638 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 195 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 79.7%, Against 20.3%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,608 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 45.8%, Against 54.2%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,587 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 60.7%, Against 39.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,457 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 191 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 55.6%, Against 44.4%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,410 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 189 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 45.6%, Against 54.4%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,499 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 193 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 77.3%, Against 22.7%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,459 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 184 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 55.0%, Against 45.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,485 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 41.8%, Against 58.2%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,429 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 65.7%, Against 34.3%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,442 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 188 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 66.6%, Against 33.4%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,432 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 190 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 69.3%, Against 30.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 3,429 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 192 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