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Richland 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

"Billy" Calvert (Democrat) won with 54.1% of the vote.

  • "Billy" Calvert DemocratElected

    54.1% 385 votes

  • Larry Sanches Other partyDefeated

    45.9% 326 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Billy" Calvert
Larry Sanches
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 679 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

711 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

Robert "Bob" Adams (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • Robert "Bob" Adams DemocratElected

    52.5% 199 votes

  • John David Knight RepublicanDefeated

    47.5% 180 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert "Bob" Adams
John David Knight
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 339 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

379 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 9

Todd Weed (Republican) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Todd Weed RepublicanElected

    54.9% 368 votes

  • David L. Barton DemocratDefeated

    45.1% 302 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Todd Weed
David L. Barton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 630 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

670 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Delhi

Mayor, Town of Delhi

Lynn Lewis (Democrat) won with 64.5% of the vote.

  • Lynn Lewis DemocratElected

    64.5% 714 votes

  • "Ed Jack" Coward DemocratDefeated

    33.7% 373 votes

  • Robert E. Berndt No partyDefeated

    1.8% 20 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lynn Lewis
"Ed Jack" Coward
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,052 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 55 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,107 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Delhi

Rufus L. Carter (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

  • Rufus L. Carter DemocratElected

    57.2% 639 votes

  • "Sam" Hesser RepublicanDefeated

    40.7% 455 votes

  • Dwayne E. "Wayne" Mooney No partyDefeated

    2.1% 23 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rufus L. Carter
"Sam" Hesser
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,061 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 56 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,117 votes cast.

Alderman, District A, Town of Delhi

Shirley McDade (Democrat) won with 67.0% of the vote.

  • Shirley McDade DemocratElected

    67.0% 136 votes

  • Danniel Lee Dixon DemocratDefeated

    33.0% 67 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Shirley McDade
Danniel Lee Dixon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 177 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

203 votes cast.

Town of Mangham

Chief of Police, Town of Mangham

"Lennie" Graham (Democrat) won with 79.0% of the vote.

  • "Lennie" Graham DemocratElected

    79.0% 169 votes

  • "Luke" Stowe Other partyDefeated

    21.0% 45 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 195 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

214 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Richland 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 Richland Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 45.1%, James David Cain 48.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 6.7%.

  • 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 Richland 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 2,977 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 176 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 Richland Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 18.8%, Francis C. Heitmeier 17.8%, "Mike" Francis 51.7%, Mary Chehardy 6.0%.

  • "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 Richland 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 3,351 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 195 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 Richland Parish: For 61.8%, Against 38.2%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,213 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 179 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 Richland Parish: For 57.8%, Against 42.2%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,158 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 179 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 Richland Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,175 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 180 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 Richland Parish: For 35.7%, Against 64.3%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,138 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 180 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 Richland Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,120 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 178 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 Richland Parish: For 31.5%, Against 68.5%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,047 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 179 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 Richland Parish: For 43.6%, Against 56.4%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,120 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 178 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 Richland Parish: For 68.2%, Against 31.8%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,110 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 177 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 Richland Parish: For 48.9%, Against 51.1%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,090 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 176 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 Richland Parish: For 36.6%, Against 63.4%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,073 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 175 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 Richland Parish: For 45.0%, Against 55.0%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,099 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 177 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 Richland Parish: For 49.6%, Against 50.4%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,104 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 175 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 Richland Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 3,098 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 178 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