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Lincoln 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 2

No one got a majority, so Eddie Milton Jones (Democrat) and Flynn A. Ludley (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Eddie Milton Jones DemocratIn runoff

    44.9% 150 votes

  • Flynn A. Ludley DemocratIn runoff

    38.0% 127 votes

  • George M. Hamlin DemocratDefeated

    17.1% 57 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Eddie Milton Jones
Flynn A. Ludley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 281 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 53 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

334 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

Michael J. Barmore (Republican) won with 77.6% of the vote.

  • Michael J. Barmore RepublicanElected

    77.6% 528 votes

  • Mona Wilson DemocratDefeated

    22.4% 152 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael J. Barmore
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 663 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

680 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

James "Jim" Kessler (Democrat) won with 56.4% of the vote.

  • James "Jim" Kessler DemocratElected

    56.4% 508 votes

  • Phillip L. Wheelis RepublicanDefeated

    25.9% 233 votes

  • Billy Jones DemocratDefeated

    17.7% 159 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James "Jim" Kessler
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 843 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

900 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

"Trott" Hunt (Republican) won with 70.1% of the vote.

  • "Trott" Hunt RepublicanElected

    70.1% 564 votes

  • John Roebuck Other partyDefeated

    29.9% 241 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

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

Shows the 744 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 61 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

805 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Grambling

Mayor, City of Grambling

Martha Woodard Andrus (Democrat) won with 71.6% of the vote.

  • Martha Woodard Andrus DemocratElected

    71.6% 405 votes

  • John Williams, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    24.7% 140 votes

  • Johnny Gray Other partyDefeated

    3.7% 21 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Martha Woodard Andrus
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 489 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 77 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

566 votes cast.

Council Members, City of Grambling

Edward R. Jones (Democrat), Alvin Bradley (Democrat), Roosevelt Bryant, Jr. (Democrat), Toby B. Bryan (Democrat), and Clarence Kennedy (Democrat) won.

  • Edward R. Jones DemocratElected

    20.3% 484 votes

  • Alvin Bradley DemocratElected

    18.3% 438 votes

  • Roosevelt Bryant, Jr. DemocratElected

    15.4% 367 votes

  • Toby B. Bryan DemocratElected

    14.9% 356 votes

  • Clarence Kennedy DemocratElected

    14.6% 348 votes

2 other candidates: 16.6% together
Shawn H. Robinson, Sr. Democrat13.1%313
Stephric Garrett Democrat3.5%84

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Edward R. Jones
Alvin Bradley
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,028 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 362 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,390 votes cast.

Town of Dubach

Chief of Police, Town of Dubach

Russell Croxton (No party) won with 62.6% of the vote.

  • Russell Croxton No partyElected

    62.6% 119 votes

  • Hubert Hayden DemocratDefeated

    37.4% 71 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

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

Shows the 186 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

190 votes cast.

Village of Choudrant

Mayor, Village of Choudrant

"Bill" Sanderson (Republican) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • "Bill" Sanderson RepublicanElected

    57.5% 184 votes

  • "Jimmy" McGrew DemocratDefeated

    39.1% 125 votes

  • Willard Sullivan, Sr. RepublicanDefeated

    3.4% 11 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

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

Shows the 288 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

320 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Choudrant

John O'neal, Jr. (Democrat) and Ragan Aswell (Democrat) won.

  • John O'neal, Jr. DemocratElected

    22.7% 204 votes

  • Ragan Aswell DemocratElected

    20.1% 180 votes

  • Geraline "Skip" Morrison DemocratIn runoff

    15.3% 137 votes

  • Mark Gaston RepublicanIn runoff

    12.0% 108 votes

3 other candidates: 29.9% together
John Emory, Jr. Republican10.9%98
Danny M. Austin Republican10.3%92
Drew Spillers Republican8.7%78

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John O'neal, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 801 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

897 votes cast.

Village of Simsboro

Mayor, Village of Simsboro

Willie Hendricks (Republican) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Willie Hendricks RepublicanElected

    51.0% 103 votes

  • Sybil Smalling Foster DemocratDefeated

    49.0% 99 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sybil Smalling Foster
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 189 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

202 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Simsboro

James Al Madden (Democrat), "Doug" Durrett (Democrat), and Pamela Durrett (No party) won.

  • James Al Madden DemocratElected

    27.5% 126 votes

  • "Doug" Durrett DemocratElected

    27.0% 124 votes

  • Pamela Durrett No partyElected

    20.9% 96 votes

  • Terry Motes No partyDefeated

    13.1% 60 votes

  • "Jim" Brulte' DemocratDefeated

    11.5% 53 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Doug" Durrett
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 423 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

459 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 45.6%, James David Cain 44.9%, 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 Lincoln 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 3,988 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 299 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 Lincoln Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 25.6%, Francis C. Heitmeier 24.6%, "Mike" Francis 36.3%, Mary Chehardy 6.7%.

  • "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 Lincoln 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,606 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 339 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.41 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES THROUGHOUT LINCOLN PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 4.41 Mill (Maintenance)- PJ- 10 Yr

Passed: 65.1% voted yes and 34.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of four and forty-one hundredths (4.41) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the maintenance and/or improvement of public roads and bridges throughout the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    65.1% 3,173 votes

  • No

    34.9% 1,704 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,543 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 334 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,877 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.41 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND/OR HARDSURFACING OF PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES THROUGHOUT LINCOLN PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 4.41 Mill (Construction)-PJ-10 Yr.

Passed: 64.0% voted yes and 36.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of four and forty-one hundredths (4.41) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the construction, improvement and/or hardsurfacing of public roads and bridges throughout the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    64.0% 3,102 votes

  • No

    36.0% 1,742 votes

By precinct in Lincoln Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,505 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 339 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,844 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 Lincoln Parish: For 73.4%, Against 26.6%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,766 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 338 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 Lincoln Parish: For 72.4%, Against 27.6%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,744 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 337 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 Lincoln Parish: For 75.8%, Against 24.2%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,724 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 338 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 Lincoln Parish: For 46.3%, Against 53.7%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,640 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 340 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 Lincoln Parish: For 54.0%, Against 46.0%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,585 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 336 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 Lincoln Parish: For 44.8%, Against 55.2%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,493 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 335 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 Lincoln Parish: For 54.5%, Against 45.5%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,572 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 334 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 Lincoln Parish: For 76.1%, Against 23.9%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,589 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 339 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 Lincoln Parish: For 59.0%, Against 41.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,498 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 329 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 Lincoln Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,480 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 335 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 Lincoln Parish: For 57.9%, Against 42.1%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,512 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 329 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 Lincoln Parish: For 58.2%, Against 41.8%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,502 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 329 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 Lincoln Parish: For 59.5%, Against 40.5%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 4,517 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 331 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