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St. James 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

Diana B. Cantillo (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Diana B. Cantillo DemocratElected

    52.8% 614 votes

  • Glenn Chenier DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 301 votes

  • J. Steven Welsh No partyDefeated

    21.3% 248 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Diana B. Cantillo
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,135 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 28 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,163 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so Patricia Heary "Ducy" Schexnayder (Democrat) and Willis A. Octave (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Patricia Heary "Ducy" Schexnayder DemocratIn runoff

    42.5% 384 votes

  • Willis A. Octave DemocratIn runoff

    31.4% 284 votes

  • Yvette Cantrelle Malancon DemocratDefeated

    26.1% 236 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Patricia Heary "Ducy" Schexnayder
Willis A. Octave
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 865 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

904 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

No one got a majority, so Charles T. "Charlie" Nailor (Democrat) and Vondra Dee Etienne (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Charles T. "Charlie" Nailor DemocratIn runoff

    49.2% 426 votes

  • Vondra Dee Etienne DemocratIn runoff

    35.7% 309 votes

  • Trinette M. Jasmin DemocratDefeated

    15.1% 131 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles T. "Charlie" Nailor
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 824 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.

866 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Richard "Ricky" Reulet, Jr. (Democrat) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Richard "Ricky" Reulet, Jr. DemocratElected

    54.3% 501 votes

  • Kathleen "Kitty" Becnel DemocratDefeated

    45.7% 422 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard "Ricky" Reulet, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 888 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 35 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

923 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Gramercy

Mayor, Town of Gramercy

Herman Bourgeois (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Herman Bourgeois DemocratElected

    51.0% 656 votes

  • Terry J. Borne DemocratDefeated

    49.0% 631 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Herman Bourgeois
Terry J. Borne
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,259 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 28 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,287 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Gramercy

Brent H. Dicharry (Democrat) won with 58.4% of the vote.

  • Brent H. Dicharry DemocratElected

    58.4% 748 votes

  • David P. Dufresne DemocratDefeated

    31.9% 408 votes

  • David E. Detillier DemocratDefeated

    9.7% 124 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Brent H. Dicharry
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,252 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 28 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,280 votes cast.

Aldermen at Large, Town of Gramercy

"Kat" Bocz (Democrat) and Rubenstein Mitchell Clark (Democrat) won.

  • "Kat" Bocz DemocratElected

    35.1% 689 votes

  • Rubenstein Mitchell Clark DemocratElected

    34.5% 676 votes

  • Claude "Clyde" Wiggins DemocratDefeated

    24.4% 479 votes

  • Shelly M. Warren DemocratDefeated

    6.0% 117 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Kat" Bocz
Rubenstein Mitchell Clark
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,912 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 49 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,961 votes cast.

Alderman, District 2, Town of Gramercy

John Doucet (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • John Doucet DemocratElected

    56.7% 284 votes

  • Harriet D. Melancon DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 217 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

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

Shows the 489 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

501 votes cast.

Alderman, District 3, Town of Gramercy

Alvin "Shark" St.Pierre, Jr. (Democrat) won with 59.3% of the vote.

  • Alvin "Shark" St.Pierre, Jr. DemocratElected

    59.3% 198 votes

  • Oren Deroche RepublicanDefeated

    40.7% 136 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alvin "Shark" St.Pierre, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 323 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

334 votes cast.

Town of Lutcher

Mayor, Town of Lutcher

No one got a majority, so Rowdy Kennard Scott (Democrat) and Troas A. Poche (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Rowdy Kennard Scott DemocratIn runoff

    48.3% 838 votes

  • Troas A. Poche DemocratIn runoff

    48.0% 833 votes

  • Septime "Tim" Bourgeois DemocratDefeated

    3.7% 65 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rowdy Kennard Scott
Troas A. Poche
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,682 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,736 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Lutcher

No one got a majority, so Brian J. Melancon (Democrat) and Earl A. White (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Brian J. Melancon DemocratIn runoff

    48.8% 832 votes

  • Earl A. White DemocratIn runoff

    42.5% 725 votes

  • Jerome Franklin DemocratDefeated

    8.7% 148 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Brian J. Melancon
Earl A. White
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,648 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,705 votes cast.

Alderman, District 1, Division A, Town of Lutcher

Floyd A. Marshall, Sr. (Democrat) won with 56.2% of the vote.

  • Floyd A. Marshall, Sr. DemocratElected

    56.2% 446 votes

  • Gaylon Jackson DemocratDefeated

    43.8% 348 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Floyd A. Marshall, Sr.
Gaylon Jackson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 764 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 30 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

794 votes cast.

Alderman, District 1, Division B, Town of Lutcher

Keyojuan L. Gant (Democrat) won with 68.2% of the vote.

  • Keyojuan L. Gant DemocratElected

    68.2% 565 votes

  • Laverne Gordon DemocratDefeated

    31.8% 263 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Keyojuan L. Gant
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 799 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 29 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

828 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. James 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. James Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 49.7%, James David Cain 40.8%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.5%.

  • 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. James 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 5,075 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 184 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. James Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 21.0%, Francis C. Heitmeier 51.9%, "Mike" Francis 7.7%, Mary Chehardy 11.3%.

  • "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. James 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,769 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 209 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

Dist. V Rec. Dist., 1 Mill - Parish Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 75.8% voted yes and 24.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    75.8% 360 votes

  • No

    24.2% 115 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 454 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.

475 votes cast.

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 12.5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide - 12.5 Mills - Sheriff - 10 Yr.

Passed: 72.3% voted yes and 27.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of twelve and five tenths (12.5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District?

  • YesApproved

    72.3% 3,748 votes

  • No

    27.7% 1,437 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,974 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,185 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.75 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 4.75 Mill - Par. Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 71.8% voted yes and 28.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of four and seventy-five hundredths (4.75) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the public hospital buildings in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    71.8% 3,709 votes

  • No

    28.2% 1,458 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,957 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,167 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 3 Mills - Parish Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 72.1% voted yes and 27.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining and operating public libraries in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    72.1% 3,700 votes

  • No

    27.9% 1,435 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,923 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 212 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,135 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.25 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING AN ENHANCED 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM (INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE PAYMENT OF NECESSARY DISPATCH PERSONNEL).

Parishwide, Prop. #3 - 1.25 Mill - Par. Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 73.2% voted yes and 26.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of one and twenty-five hundredths (1.25) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining an enhanced 911 telephone system (including in particular the payment of necessary dispatch personnel)?

  • YesApproved

    73.2% 3,740 votes

  • No

    26.8% 1,372 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,899 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 213 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,112 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 4 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.94 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF THE PARISH AND PROVIDING RELATED SERVICES.

Parishwide, Prop. #4 - 3.94 Mill - Par. Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 74.4% voted yes and 25.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of three and ninety-four hundredths (3.94) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, to be dedicated as follows: 60% for payment of expenses and capital expenditures for the six volunteer fire departments currently accredited by the St. James Parish Council; 25% for providing emergency medical services; 12% into a trust account to provide for Parishwide heavy fire equipment, for additional water lines and fire hydrants to accommodate fire protection, to improve communications and provide other related firefighting equipment; and 3% for providing for administrative costs?

  • YesApproved

    74.4% 3,720 votes

  • No

    25.6% 1,282 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,792 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,002 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. James Parish: For 87.6%, Against 12.4%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 5,526 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 224 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. James Parish: For 85.3%, Against 14.7%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 5,448 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 207 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. James Parish: For 82.3%, Against 17.7%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 5,432 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 210 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. James Parish: For 72.0%, Against 28.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 5,334 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 208 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. James Parish: For 62.8%, Against 37.2%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,990 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 199 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. James Parish: For 57.4%, Against 42.6%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,884 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 203 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. James Parish: For 67.3%, Against 32.7%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 5,011 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 202 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. James Parish: For 79.3%, Against 20.7%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,957 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 203 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. James Parish: For 63.4%, Against 36.6%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,933 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 196 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. James Parish: For 62.0%, Against 38.0%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,842 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 199 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. James Parish: For 69.7%, Against 30.3%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,881 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 201 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. James Parish: For 71.7%, Against 28.3%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,822 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 206 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. James Parish: For 72.6%, Against 27.4%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,798 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 202 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