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.
No one got a majority, so Valerie Cox (Democrat) and DaVince Taylor (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Valerie Cox DemocratIn runoff
46.8%199 votes
DaVince Taylor DemocratIn runoff
31.8%135 votes
Larry Nelson DemocratDefeated
21.4%91 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Valerie Cox
DaVince Taylor
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 323 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 102 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
425 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Red River 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 Red River Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 51.6%, James David Cain 32.6%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 15.7%.
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 Red River 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 978 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 91 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 Red River Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 21.9%, Francis C. Heitmeier 33.7%, "Mike" Francis 25.2%, Mary Chehardy 8.7%.
"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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in Red River 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 1,133 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 108 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
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PARISH SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTERS AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PARISH SENIOR CITIZENS' PROGRAMS, OPERATED BY THE RED RIVER PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING.
Parishwide, 1 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 64.9% voted yes and 35.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Red River, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of one (1) mill on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 to 2015, to acquire, construct, maintain and operate Parish Senior Citizens' Centers and to provide funding for Parish Senior Citizens' Programs, operated by the Red River Parish Council on Aging?
YesApproved
64.9%823 votes
No
35.1%445 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 1,125 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 143 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,268 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.86 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE PARISHWIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.
Parishwide, FPD - 3.86 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 76.4% voted yes and 23.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parishwide Fire Protection District of the Parish of Red River, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and eighty-six hundredths (3.86) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?
YesApproved
76.4%959 votes
No
23.6%297 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 1,113 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 143 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,256 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 Red River Parish: For 67.8%, Against 32.2%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,141 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 119 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 Red River Parish: For 64.3%, Against 35.7%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,121 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 116 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 Red River Parish: For 71.0%, Against 29.0%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,114 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 122 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 Red River Parish: For 52.7%, Against 47.3%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,092 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 113 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 Red River Parish: For 54.8%, Against 45.2%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,062 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 112 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 Red River Parish: For 49.6%, Against 50.4%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,035 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 113 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 Red River Parish: For 51.5%, Against 48.5%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,068 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 116 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 Red River Parish: For 72.8%, Against 27.2%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,057 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 110 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 Red River Parish: For 51.9%, Against 48.1%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,056 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 115 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 Red River Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,046 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 114 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 Red River Parish: For 54.4%, Against 45.6%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 1,039 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 110 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 Red River Parish: For 62.6%, Against 37.4%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,040 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 113 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 Red River Parish: For 59.1%, Against 40.9%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Red River Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,034 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 116 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.