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.
"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.
Results by precinct
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%
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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%
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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"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.
Results by precinct
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%
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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.
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 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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
11,719
By precinct in Richland Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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"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.
Results by precinct
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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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.
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 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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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 35.7%, Against 64.3%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
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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.
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 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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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.
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 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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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 68.2%, Against 31.8%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 48.9%, Against 51.1%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 36.6%, Against 63.4%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 45.0%, Against 55.0%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 49.6%, Against 50.4%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
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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.
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 Richland Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
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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.