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St. Helena 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

Wilson Hagan (Democrat) won with 53.7% of the vote.

  • Wilson Hagan DemocratElected

    53.7% 194 votes

  • Linda Guy Phillips DemocratDefeated

    46.3% 167 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

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

Shows the 340 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

361 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

Brenda G. Hurst (Democrat) won with 62.4% of the vote.

  • Brenda G. Hurst DemocratElected

    62.4% 284 votes

  • E. Anthony "Scott" Galmon DemocratDefeated

    37.6% 171 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Brenda G. Hurst
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 411 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 44 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

455 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 3

Elijah Harvey, Jr. (Democrat) won with 53.3% of the vote.

  • Elijah Harvey, Jr. DemocratElected

    53.3% 216 votes

  • Iverson "Emmitt" Warner, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    46.7% 189 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Iverson "Emmitt" Warner, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 338 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 67 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

405 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Montpelier

Chief of Police, Village of Montpelier

Gerald O'Malley (Democrat) won with 55.0% of the vote.

  • Gerald O'Malley DemocratElected

    55.0% 72 votes

  • Felicitie "Pippie" Davis RepublicanDefeated

    45.0% 59 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gerald O'Malley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 129 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

131 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 41.3%, James David Cain 45.4%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 13.3%.

  • 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 St. Helena 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 1,378 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 125 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 St. Helena Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 32.9%, Francis C. Heitmeier 38.2%, "Mike" Francis 11.2%, Mary Chehardy 7.1%.

  • "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 St. Helena 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 1,666 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 153 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

643,766 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES IN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.

Road District No. 1, Prop. #1 - 8 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 56.7% voted yes and 43.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 1 of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of eight (8) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    56.7% 72 votes

  • No

    43.3% 55 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 123 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

127 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES IN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.

Road District No. 1, Prop. #2 - 10 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 56.0% voted yes and 44.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 1 of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    56.0% 70 votes

  • No

    44.0% 55 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 121 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

125 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.70 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR BUILDING, REBUILDING, RESURFACING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES OF ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER THREE.

Road District No. 3, Prop. #1 - 5.70 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 69.9% voted yes and 30.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District Number Three of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of five and seventy hundredths (5.70) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of building, rebuilding, resurfacing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges of the District?

  • YesApproved

    69.9% 263 votes

  • No

    30.1% 113 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 308 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 68 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

376 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.40 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR BUILDING, REBUILDING, RESURFACING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES OF ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER THREE.

Road District No. 3, Prop. #2 - 8.40 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 68.9% voted yes and 31.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District Number Three of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of eight and forty hundredths (8.40) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of building, rebuilding, resurfacing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges of the District?

  • YesApproved

    68.9% 250 votes

  • No

    31.1% 113 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 294 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 69 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

363 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR BUILDING, RESURFACING, MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES IN SUB-ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER ONE OF ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER TWO.

Sub-Rd.Dist.#1/Rd.Dist.#2, Prop. #1 - 10 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 61.9% voted yes and 38.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sub-Road District Number One of Road District Number Two of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, for the purpose of building, resurfacing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    61.9% 109 votes

  • No

    38.1% 67 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 163 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

176 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR MAINTAINING AND KEEPING IN REPAIR THE PUBLIC ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES IN SUB-ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER ONE OF ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER TWO.

Sub-Rd.Dist.#1/Rd.Dist.#2, Prop. #2 - 5 Mills - PJ - 10 Yr.

Passed: 56.5% voted yes and 43.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sub-Road District Number One of Road District Number Two of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    56.5% 100 votes

  • No

    43.5% 77 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 163 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

177 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 St. Helena Parish: For 74.1%, Against 25.9%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,635 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 145 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 St. Helena Parish: For 73.5%, Against 26.5%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,597 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 144 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 St. Helena Parish: For 75.3%, Against 24.7%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,596 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 143 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 St. Helena Parish: For 65.0%, Against 35.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,569 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 143 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 St. Helena Parish: For 58.7%, Against 41.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 1,483 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 143 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 St. Helena Parish: For 53.0%, Against 47.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,436 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 140 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 St. Helena Parish: For 57.3%, Against 42.7%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,459 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 143 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 St. Helena Parish: For 68.6%, Against 31.4%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,443 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 148 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 St. Helena Parish: For 52.9%, Against 47.1%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,431 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 140 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 St. Helena Parish: For 51.8%, Against 48.2%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,407 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 142 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 St. Helena Parish: For 60.5%, Against 39.5%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,427 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 140 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 St. Helena Parish: For 60.4%, Against 39.6%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,428 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 140 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 St. Helena Parish: For 61.3%, Against 38.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,414 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 140 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