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Pointe Coupee 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 A

Debbie Collins (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.

  • Debbie Collins DemocratElected

    51.8% 386 votes

  • Patricia "Cookie" Jackson DemocratDefeated

    37.2% 277 votes

  • Thelma Ford DemocratDefeated

    11.0% 82 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Debbie Collins
Patricia "Cookie" Jackson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 671 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 74 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

745 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District B

Brandon Bergeron (Republican) won with 53.7% of the vote.

  • Brandon Bergeron RepublicanElected

    53.7% 511 votes

  • Russell A. Polar DemocratDefeated

    25.3% 241 votes

  • Anthony "Dudley" Hurst, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    20.9% 199 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

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

Shows the 885 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 66 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

951 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District C

"Tom" Nelson (Democrat) won with 77.5% of the vote.

  • "Tom" Nelson DemocratElected

    77.5% 791 votes

  • Gail M. Hurst DemocratDefeated

    22.5% 229 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

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

Shows the 662 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,020 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District D

Chad A. Aguillard (Democrat) won with 83.9% of the vote.

  • Chad A. Aguillard DemocratElected

    83.9% 968 votes

  • Eddie Variest No partyDefeated

    16.1% 186 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Chad A. Aguillard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 792 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 362 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,154 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District F

No one got a majority, so Major Thibaut (Democrat) and Derek R. Bizette (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Major Thibaut DemocratIn runoff

    46.2% 411 votes

  • Derek R. Bizette DemocratIn runoff

    34.4% 306 votes

  • Ricky J. Morgan No partyDefeated

    19.4% 173 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Major Thibaut
Derek R. Bizette
Ricky J. Morgan
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 819 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 71 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

890 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of New Roads

Mayor, City of New Roads

"Tommy" Nelson (Democrat) won with 53.9% of the vote.

  • "Tommy" Nelson DemocratElected

    53.9% 1,436 votes

  • "Bourg" Langlois DemocratDefeated

    46.1% 1,230 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Tommy" Nelson
"Bourg" Langlois
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,734 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 932 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,666 votes cast.

Council Member at Large, City of New Roads

Anthony Daisy (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Anthony Daisy DemocratElected

    51.4% 1,277 votes

  • Ronald "Ronnie" Jewell DemocratDefeated

    48.6% 1,207 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Anthony Daisy
Ronald "Ronnie" Jewell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,575 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 909 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,484 votes cast.

Council Members, District 1, City of New Roads

Walter Warr, Jr. (Democrat) and Vernell Davis (Democrat) won.

  • Walter Warr, Jr. DemocratElected

    37.7% 789 votes

  • Vernell Davis DemocratElected

    32.8% 687 votes

  • Bernadine St.Cyr DemocratDefeated

    29.5% 617 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Walter Warr, Jr.
Vernell Davis
Bernadine St.Cyr
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,283 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 810 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,093 votes cast.

Council Members, District 2, City of New Roads

Kirk "Clipper" White (Republican) and Kurt Kellerman (Democrat) won.

  • Kirk "Clipper" White RepublicanElected

    37.5% 823 votes

  • Kurt Kellerman DemocratElected

    36.3% 795 votes

  • Reginald A. Roberts Other partyDefeated

    13.7% 300 votes

  • Lilly A. Hammond DemocratDefeated

    12.5% 274 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kirk "Clipper" White
Kurt Kellerman
Reginald A. Roberts
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,418 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 774 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,192 votes cast.

Town of Fordoche

Chief of Police, Town of Fordoche

"Fred" Gueho, Jr. (Democrat) won with 70.5% of the vote.

  • "Fred" Gueho, Jr. DemocratElected

    70.5% 352 votes

  • "Sal" Genusa, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    29.5% 147 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Fred" Gueho, Jr.
"Sal" Genusa, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 492 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

499 votes cast.

Village of Morganza

Aldermen, Village of Morganza

S. J. "Boobie" Tuminello (Democrat), "Mitch" Langlois (Other party), and Carmella N. Guedry (Democrat) won.

  • S. J. "Boobie" Tuminello DemocratElected

    19.2% 134 votes

  • "Mitch" Langlois Other partyElected

    18.5% 129 votes

  • Carmella N. Guedry DemocratElected

    17.2% 120 votes

  • Eric Gustin DemocratDefeated

    15.9% 111 votes

2 other candidates: 29.3% together
Percy Bonaventure, Jr. Democrat14.9%104
Roger Witty Democrat14.4%101

By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
S. J. "Boobie" Tuminello
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 652 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 47 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

699 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 41.3%, James David Cain 47.4%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.2%.

  • 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 Pointe Coupee 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,801 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 849 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 40.2%, Francis C. Heitmeier 40.0%, "Mike" Francis 10.0%, Mary Chehardy 3.8%.

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

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,724 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 1,187 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 82.0%, Against 18.0%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 5,359 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 129 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 79.2%, Against 20.8%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 5,276 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 130 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 81.1%, Against 18.9%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 5,250 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 124 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 62.2%, Against 37.8%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 5,122 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 120 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 58.5%, Against 41.5%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,905 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 120 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 46.5%, Against 53.5%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,761 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 122 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 57.6%, Against 42.4%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,970 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 126 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 70.2%, Against 29.8%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,889 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 131 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 48.9%, Against 51.1%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,895 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 129 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 53.4%, Against 46.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,827 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 123 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 56.2%, Against 43.8%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,824 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 131 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 57.3%, Against 42.7%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,830 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 127 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 Pointe Coupee Parish: For 63.0%, Against 37.0%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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 4,850 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 134 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