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.
State Representative, 97th Representative District
No one got a majority, so Brian Egana (Democrat) and "J. P." Morrell (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Brian Egana DemocratIn runoff
44.1%1,026 votes
"J. P." Morrell DemocratIn runoff
42.0%978 votes
Gary Clark RepublicanDefeated
13.9%324 votes
By precinct in Orleans Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Brian Egana
"J. P." Morrell
Gary Clark
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,187 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,328 votes cast.
Courts and judges
Constable, 2nd City Court
Ennis Grundmeyer (Democrat) won with 73.9% of the vote.
Ennis Grundmeyer DemocratElected
73.9%3,256 votes
Angela Theresa Henderson DemocratDefeated
26.1%1,152 votes
By precinct in Orleans Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Ennis Grundmeyer
Angela Theresa Henderson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,161 votes cast at the polls in 40 precincts. The 247 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,408 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 73.1%, James David Cain 15.4%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.6%.
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 Orleans 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 28,292 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,233 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 Orleans Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 40.4%, Francis C. Heitmeier 40.7%, "Mike" Francis 5.6%, Mary Chehardy 6.2%.
"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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in Orleans 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 30,303 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,407 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
TOURO BOULIGNY SECURITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: A SPECIAL ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX, SUBJECT TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, NOT TO EXCEED SIXTEEN AND TWO-TENTHS MILLS FOR FOUR (4) YEARS UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE TOURO BOULIGNY SECURITY DISTRICT TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE SECURITY IN THE TOURO BOULIGNY SECURITY DISTRICT, EXCEPT THAT NO TAX SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PARCEL WHOSE OWNER QUALIFIES UNDER THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVEL PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 18(G)(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF LOUISIANA.
Touro Bouligny Secur.Dist, 16.2 Mill - City Council - 4 Yrs.
Passed: 52.9% voted yes and 47.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of New Orleans levy a special annual ad valorem tax (except that no tax shall be imposed upon any parcel whose owner qualifies under the Louisiana Special Assessment Level pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(G)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana), subject to the Homestead Exemption, to be called the Touro Bouligny Security District Tax, on taxable property situated within the boundaries of the Touro Bouligny Security District (which District is comprised of that area of the city of New Orleans within and including the following perimeter street and avenues: Louisiana Avenue to St. Charles Avenue (river side only) to Napoleon Avenue (both sides) to Magazine Street (both sides) and back to Louisiana Avenue (excluding all municipal numbers on Louisiana Avenue) as specified by Resolution R-06-83 (as amended) of the City Council of New Orleans in an amount not to exceed sixteen and two-tenths (16 2/10) mills annually for four (4) years, beginning in 2007 and ending in 2010, to be used solely and exclusively to promote and encourage security in the Touro Bouligny Security District as determined and managed by the Board of Commissioners of the Touro Bouligny Security District which additional security shall be supplemental to and not in lieu of personnel and services provided in the District by the New Orleans Police Department?
YesApproved
52.9%246 votes
No
47.1%219 votes
By precinct in Orleans Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 427 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
465 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 Orleans Parish: For 95.8%, Against 4.2%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 31,454 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,408 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 Orleans Parish: For 94.6%, Against 5.4%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 31,377 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,395 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 Orleans Parish: For 94.4%, Against 5.6%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 31,300 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,394 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 Orleans Parish: For 73.7%, Against 26.3%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 30,504 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,383 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 Orleans Parish: For 50.2%, Against 49.8%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,580 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,371 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 Orleans Parish: For 50.2%, Against 49.8%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,255 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,386 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 Orleans Parish: For 79.3%, Against 20.7%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,616 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,378 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 Orleans Parish: For 87.7%, Against 12.3%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 30,388 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,390 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 Orleans Parish: For 49.1%, Against 50.9%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 28,963 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,342 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 Orleans Parish: For 78.6%, Against 21.4%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,111 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,371 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 Orleans Parish: For 82.0%, Against 18.0%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,729 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,368 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 Orleans Parish: For 84.1%, Against 15.9%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,350 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,376 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 Orleans Parish: For 85.4%, Against 14.6%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Orleans 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 29,414 votes cast at the polls in 442 precincts. The 1,376 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.