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Morehouse 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 1

"Lisa" Chain (Republican) won with 77.8% of the vote.

  • "Lisa" Chain RepublicanElected

    77.8% 530 votes

  • Herbert "Herbie" Stuart DemocratDefeated

    17.6% 120 votes

  • "Chris" Thompson RepublicanDefeated

    4.6% 31 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

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

Shows the 631 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

681 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

Sylvia Reese (Democrat) won with 66.9% of the vote.

  • Sylvia Reese DemocratElected

    66.9% 354 votes

  • Debra Green Craft DemocratDefeated

    33.1% 175 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sylvia Reese
Debra Green Craft
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 484 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

529 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

"Jeff" Churchwell (Republican) won with 69.4% of the vote.

  • "Jeff" Churchwell RepublicanElected

    69.4% 580 votes

  • Alvin "Troy" Williams No partyDefeated

    30.6% 256 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jeff" Churchwell
Alvin "Troy" Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 740 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

836 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

"Loe" Dunn (Democrat) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • "Loe" Dunn DemocratElected

    54.2% 230 votes

  • Robert "Squeeze" Fenceroy DemocratDefeated

    45.8% 194 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Loe" Dunn
Robert "Squeeze" Fenceroy
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 371 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 53 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

424 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Bonita

Mayor, Village of Bonita

Virgil Penn (Democrat) won with 54.0% of the vote.

  • Virgil Penn DemocratElected

    54.0% 54 votes

  • Thomas H. "Dugan" Adams DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 28 votes

  • Dewaderick "Bear" Robinson DemocratDefeated

    18.0% 18 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

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

Shows the 96 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

100 votes cast.

Village of Collinston

Mayor, Village of Collinston

Wayne Gilbreath (Other party) won with 64.3% of the vote.

  • Wayne Gilbreath Other partyElected

    64.3% 74 votes

  • Robert A. "Bob" Stewart RepublicanDefeated

    35.7% 41 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

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

Shows the 94 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

115 votes cast.

Aldermen, Village of Collinston

Frank Henry Miller, Sr. (Democrat), Betty H. Jones (Democrat), and Bobby L. Kelly (Democrat) won.

  • Frank Henry Miller, Sr. DemocratElected

    35.2% 95 votes

  • Betty H. Jones DemocratElected

    25.6% 69 votes

  • Bobby L. Kelly DemocratElected

    24.4% 66 votes

  • Shirley C. Chilton DemocratDefeated

    14.8% 40 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Frank Henry Miller, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 220 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.

270 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Elec. Sec. 2, Division A

Scott Leehy (Republican) won with 56.0% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Scott Leehy 45.8%, Jay B. Mitchell 54.2%.

  • Scott Leehy RepublicanElected

    56.0% 15,653 votes

  • Jay B. Mitchell DemocratDefeated

    44.0% 12,284 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Scott Leehy
Jay B. Mitchell
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,770 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 415 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

27,937 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishScott LeehyJay B. MitchellTurnout
Morehouse Parish45.8%1,91554.2%2,270
Ouachita Parish57.8%13,73842.2%10,014

Statewide and federal races in Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 38.9%, James David Cain 51.6%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.4%.

  • 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 Morehouse 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
S. B. A. Zaitoon
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,282 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 369 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 Morehouse Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 20.9%, Francis C. Heitmeier 33.5%, "Mike" Francis 32.3%, Mary Chehardy 6.4%.

  • "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 party3.8%24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican2.0%12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian1.8%11,719

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,735 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 411 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 Morehouse Parish: For 57.1%, Against 42.9%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,623 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 404 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 Morehouse Parish: For 65.8%, Against 34.2%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,601 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 404 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 Morehouse Parish: For 71.7%, Against 28.3%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,571 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 400 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 Morehouse Parish: For 49.8%, Against 50.2%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,537 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 398 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 Morehouse Parish: For 53.8%, Against 46.2%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,476 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 404 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 Morehouse Parish: For 34.3%, Against 65.7%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,403 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 404 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 Morehouse Parish: For 55.9%, Against 44.1%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,532 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 407 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 Morehouse Parish: For 60.7%, Against 39.3%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,467 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 402 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 Morehouse Parish: For 56.1%, Against 43.9%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,507 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 402 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 Morehouse Parish: For 50.1%, Against 49.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,412 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 399 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 Morehouse Parish: For 55.2%, Against 44.8%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,439 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 403 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 Morehouse Parish: For 56.6%, Against 43.4%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,421 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 401 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 Morehouse Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,441 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 409 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