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.
James A. "Buddy" Veuleman (Republican) won with 55.2% of the vote.
James A. "Buddy" Veuleman RepublicanElected
55.2%362 votes
Joe Harwell DemocratDefeated
36.6%240 votes
Stuart Reeves DemocratDefeated
8.2%54 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
James A. "Buddy" Veuleman
Joe Harwell
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 606 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
656 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 4
Roderick Davis (Democrat) won with 56.5% of the vote.
Roderick Davis DemocratElected
56.5%234 votes
Bobby Williams DemocratDefeated
43.5%180 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Roderick Davis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 357 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
414 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 5
Denyse A. Williams (Republican) won with 67.1% of the vote.
Denyse A. Williams RepublicanElected
67.1%380 votes
J. R. "Randy" Martin No partyDefeated
32.9%186 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Denyse A. Williams
J. R. "Randy" Martin
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 482 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
566 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 8
James W. "Jim" House (Republican) won with 60.2% of the vote.
James W. "Jim" House RepublicanElected
60.2%468 votes
Pat Ebarb, Sr. Other partyDefeated
39.8%309 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
James W. "Jim" House
Pat Ebarb, Sr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 721 votes cast at the polls in 3 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
777 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Zwolle
Mayor, Town of Zwolle
No one got a majority, so Roger Lopez (Democrat) and G. J. "Pie" Martinez (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Roger Lopez DemocratIn runoff
46.2%299 votes
G. J. "Pie" Martinez DemocratIn runoff
36.9%239 votes
Tommy "Plug" Montgomery DemocratDefeated
16.8%109 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Roger Lopez
G. J. "Pie" Martinez
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 605 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
647 votes cast.
Councilmen, Town of Zwolle
Allen Rivers (Democrat), "Rich" Remedies (Democrat), Martha Rivers Henderson (Democrat), Donald H. "Hootie" Remedies (Democrat), and Carolyn Cutright (Democrat) won.
Allen Rivers DemocratElected
14.1%428 votes
"Rich" Remedies DemocratElected
13.2%400 votes
Martha Rivers Henderson DemocratElected
11.8%357 votes
Donald H. "Hootie" Remedies DemocratElected
11.8%356 votes
Carolyn Cutright DemocratElected
11.4%346 votes
5 other candidates: 37.7% together
Ellzy Anderson Democrat
10.4%
316
Chris Loupe Democrat
8.9%
271
Harold Anderson No party
7.7%
233
Edith Garner Democrat
6.3%
192
Cynthia Montgomery Democrat
4.3%
130
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Allen Rivers
"Rich" Remedies
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,839 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 190 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,029 votes cast.
Courts and judges
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace & Constable District 1
Wade Cook (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.
Wade Cook DemocratElected
61.5%441 votes
Charles Duhon RepublicanDefeated
38.5%276 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Wade Cook
Charles Duhon
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 658 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
717 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Sabine 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 Sabine Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 32.2%, James David Cain 61.6%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 6.2%.
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 Sabine 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 3,934 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 363 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 Sabine Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 16.1%, Francis C. Heitmeier 22.9%, "Mike" Francis 37.9%, Mary Chehardy 9.7%.
"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 Sabine 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 4,259 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 380 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 (SALES AND USE TAX) SUMMARY: 1% SALES AND USE TAX WITH THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO BE DEDICATED AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
Parishwide, 1% S&U - SB
Passed: 58.6% voted yes and 41.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Act 274 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature for the Year 2006, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish of Sabine, in the manner provided by state law, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used solely for the purpose of paying the salaries and benefits of teachers and other school employees?
YesApproved
58.6%3,016 votes
No
41.4%2,135 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,735 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 416 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,151 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 Sabine Parish: For 68.0%, Against 32.0%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,394 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 384 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 Sabine Parish: For 66.2%, Against 33.8%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,354 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 376 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 Sabine Parish: For 70.2%, Against 29.8%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,230 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 378 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 Sabine Parish: For 58.6%, Against 41.4%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,231 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 381 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 Sabine Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,108 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 376 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 Sabine Parish: For 51.9%, Against 48.1%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,060 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 371 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 Sabine Parish: For 54.7%, Against 45.3%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,147 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 366 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 Sabine Parish: For 73.3%, Against 26.7%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,169 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 370 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 Sabine Parish: For 48.6%, Against 51.4%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,021 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 371 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 Sabine Parish: For 48.7%, Against 51.3%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,035 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 369 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 Sabine Parish: For 58.7%, Against 41.3%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,120 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 372 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 Sabine Parish: For 57.9%, Against 42.1%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,058 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 368 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 Sabine Parish: For 61.8%, Against 38.2%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Sabine Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,047 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 368 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.