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.
Joseph C. Candler (Democrat) won with 55.5% of the vote.
Joseph C. Candler DemocratElected
55.5%181 votes
Johnnie Ford DemocratDefeated
44.5%145 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Joseph C. Candler
Johnnie Ford
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 284 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
326 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 5
Hayward Fair (Democrat) won with 54.3% of the vote.
Hayward Fair DemocratElected
54.3%153 votes
Reuben J. Hayden No partyDefeated
45.7%129 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Hayward Fair
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 227 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 55 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
282 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 6
Kizzy Bynum (Democrat) won with 52.0% of the vote.
Kizzy Bynum DemocratElected
52.0%156 votes
Margaret A. Whitney No partyDefeated
48.0%144 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Kizzy Bynum
Margaret A. Whitney
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 212 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 88 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
300 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 7
Vera L. Davis (Democrat) won with 58.3% of the vote.
Vera L. Davis DemocratElected
58.3%165 votes
LaMia R. Ewell No partyDefeated
41.7%118 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Vera L. Davis
LaMia R. Ewell
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 234 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
283 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 8
Eva F. Taylor (No party) won with 56.6% of the vote.
Eva F. Taylor No partyElected
56.6%133 votes
Terry Farlow-Hall No partyDefeated
43.4%102 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Eva F. Taylor
Terry Farlow-Hall
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 203 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
235 votes cast.
State Legislature
State Representative, 21st Representative District
No one got a majority, so "Andy" Anders (Democrat) and Samuel Thomas (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: "Andy" Anders 15.3%, Samuel Thomas 67.8%, James E. Lee 17.0%.
"Andy" Anders DemocratIn runoff
49.2%4,616 votes
Samuel Thomas DemocratIn runoff
27.2%2,555 votes
James E. Lee DemocratDefeated
23.6%2,220 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"Andy" Anders
Samuel Thomas
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,262 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 258 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
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 Madison Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 33.6%, James David Cain 54.6%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.8%.
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 Madison 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,374 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 191 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 Madison Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 13.6%, Francis C. Heitmeier 41.0%, "Mike" Francis 28.9%, Mary Chehardy 7.3%.
"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 Madison 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 1,608 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 263 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.
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 Madison Parish: For 69.6%, Against 30.4%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,549 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 263 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 Madison Parish: For 67.4%, Against 32.6%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,530 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 264 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 Madison Parish: For 70.2%, Against 29.8%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,529 votes cast at the polls in 38 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
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 Madison Parish: For 51.8%, Against 48.2%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,498 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 260 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 Madison Parish: For 52.0%, Against 48.0%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,469 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 349 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 Madison Parish: For 47.8%, Against 52.2%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,430 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 261 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 Madison Parish: For 59.9%, Against 40.1%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,473 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 261 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 Madison Parish: For 71.3%, Against 28.7%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,467 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 263 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 Madison Parish: For 55.3%, Against 44.7%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,470 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 258 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 Madison Parish: For 50.4%, Against 49.6%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,435 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 257 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 Madison Parish: For 60.1%, Against 39.9%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,462 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 255 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 Madison Parish: For 59.0%, Against 41.0%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,437 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 246 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 Madison Parish: For 58.9%, Against 41.1%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,435 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 270 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.