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.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division A
No one got a majority, so Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr. (Democrat) and Iris Doucet (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr. DemocratIn runoff
45.3%2,228 votes
Iris Doucet DemocratIn runoff
40.1%1,971 votes
Rodney J. Doucet DemocratDefeated
14.6%718 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr.
Iris Doucet
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,990 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 927 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,917 votes cast.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division B
Perry Gisclair (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.
Perry Gisclair DemocratElected
51.4%2,510 votes
Daniel Callais DemocratDefeated
41.3%2,015 votes
Tish Toups Goldsmith DemocratDefeated
7.4%359 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Perry Gisclair
Daniel Callais
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,967 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 917 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,884 votes cast.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division C
No one got a majority, so Bryan Duet (Other party) and Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Bryan Duet Other partyIn runoff
43.4%2,111 votes
Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont DemocratIn runoff
40.8%1,984 votes
Dickey "Radar" Cheramie DemocratDefeated
15.8%768 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
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Bryan Duet
Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont
Dickey "Radar" Cheramie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,950 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 913 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,863 votes cast.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division H
No one got a majority, so Jimmie "Beau" Martin, Jr. (Republican) and Jimmy Guidry (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Jimmie "Beau" Martin, Jr. RepublicanIn runoff
40.7%1,985 votes
Jimmy Guidry DemocratIn runoff
40.4%1,969 votes
Rodney "P T" Terrebonne DemocratDefeated
18.8%918 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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Over 60%
Jimmie "Beau" Martin, Jr.
Jimmy Guidry
Rodney "P T" Terrebonne
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,962 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 910 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,872 votes cast.
School board
Member of School Board, District 1
Louis Thibodaux (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.
Louis Thibodaux DemocratElected
57.8%546 votes
Winston "Winnie" Levert Goulas RepublicanDefeated
42.2%398 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Louis Thibodaux
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 894 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. 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
944 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 2
Rhoda Caldwell (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.
Rhoda Caldwell DemocratElected
51.1%741 votes
Perry Rodrigue, Jr. DemocratDefeated
48.9%710 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Rhoda Caldwell
Perry Rodrigue, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,329 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 122 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,451 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 3
No one got a majority, so Eva M. Shanklin (Democrat) and Richmond Boyd, Jr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Eva M. Shanklin DemocratIn runoff
42.2%502 votes
Richmond Boyd, Jr. DemocratIn runoff
34.1%405 votes
Burnell Tolbert DemocratDefeated
23.7%282 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Eva M. Shanklin
Richmond Boyd, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,155 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 34 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,189 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 8
Ronald Pere (Democrat) won with 71.6% of the vote.
Ronald Pere DemocratElected
71.6%558 votes
Barry Uzee RepublicanDefeated
28.4%221 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Ronald Pere
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 766 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
779 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 9
No one got a majority, so Julie Breaux (Democrat) and Loretta Duplantis (Republican) went to a runoff.
Julie Breaux DemocratIn runoff
40.1%508 votes
Loretta Duplantis RepublicanIn runoff
34.9%442 votes
Monica Hoffpauir DemocratDefeated
25.0%317 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Julie Breaux
Loretta Duplantis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,240 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,267 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 13
"Al" Archer (Democrat) won with 75.0% of the vote.
"Al" Archer DemocratElected
75.0%1,041 votes
Narcisse Mayet, Jr. DemocratDefeated
25.0%347 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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"Al" Archer
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 849 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 539 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,388 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 14
Larry Paul Pitre (Democrat) won with 77.9% of the vote.
Larry Paul Pitre DemocratElected
77.9%960 votes
Lonny Griffin No partyDefeated
22.1%272 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Larry Paul Pitre
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,057 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 175 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,232 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 15
Lawrence Mounic (Democrat) won with 61.4% of the vote.
Lawrence Mounic DemocratElected
61.4%845 votes
Rebecca "Becky" Duet DemocratDefeated
38.6%532 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Lawrence Mounic
Rebecca "Becky" Duet
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,234 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 143 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,377 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
City of Thibodaux
Mayor, City of Thibodaux
Charles Caillouet (Democrat) won with 72.9% of the vote.
Charles Caillouet DemocratElected
72.9%2,702 votes
Constance Williams-Johnson DemocratDefeated
27.1%1,003 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Charles Caillouet
Constance Williams-Johnson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,440 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 265 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,705 votes cast.
Councilman, District C, City of Thibodaux
Varick C. Taylor, Sr. (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.
Varick C. Taylor, Sr. DemocratElected
51.1%506 votes
Jimmie Winston DemocratDefeated
48.9%484 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Varick C. Taylor, Sr.
Jimmie Winston
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 960 votes cast at the polls in 5 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
990 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 60.4%, James David Cain 30.3%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.2%.
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 Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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James J. "Jim" Donelon
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,910 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,500 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 Lafourche Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 26.3%, Francis C. Heitmeier 27.6%, "Mike" Francis 20.8%, Mary Chehardy 15.8%.
"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 Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
Francis C. Heitmeier
"Mike" Francis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 13,335 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,662 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
RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 2.48 MILLS TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.
Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a two and forty-eight hundredths (2.48) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating recreational facilities in the District?
YesApproved
75.8%1,303 votes
No
24.2%416 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,683 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,719 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 Lafourche Parish: For 90.5%, Against 9.5%.
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 13,556 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,709 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 Lafourche Parish: For 88.7%, Against 11.3%.
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 13,445 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,696 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 Lafourche Parish: For 85.1%, Against 14.9%.
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 13,388 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,683 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 Lafourche Parish: For 78.2%, Against 21.8%.
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 13,185 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,678 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 Lafourche Parish: For 58.1%, Against 41.9%.
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 12,554 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,633 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 Lafourche Parish: For 57.9%, Against 42.1%.
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 12,428 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,624 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 Lafourche Parish: For 70.1%, Against 29.9%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
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Shows the 12,625 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,645 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 Lafourche Parish: For 80.3%, Against 19.7%.
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 12,687 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,633 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 Lafourche Parish: For 55.9%, Against 44.1%.
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 12,438 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,623 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 Lafourche Parish: For 65.6%, Against 34.4%.
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 12,351 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,620 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 Lafourche Parish: For 72.5%, Against 27.5%.
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 12,542 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,620 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 Lafourche Parish: For 72.9%, Against 27.1%.
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 12,474 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,618 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 Lafourche Parish: For 73.9%, Against 26.1%.
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 12,379 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 1,629 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.