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St. Mary 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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Parish offices

Councilman, District 9

Albert Foulcard (Democrat) won with 52.3% of the vote.

  • Albert Foulcard DemocratElected

    52.3% 4,290 votes

  • Russell Boykin DemocratDefeated

    47.7% 3,914 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Albert Foulcard
Russell Boykin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,479 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 725 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,204 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 4

Murphy Pontiff (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • Murphy Pontiff DemocratElected

    53.2% 467 votes

  • Willie J. Peters DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 410 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Murphy Pontiff
Willie J. Peters
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 768 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

877 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so Ginger Smith Griffin (Republican) and C. A. "Gus" Lipari (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Ginger Smith Griffin RepublicanIn runoff

    45.5% 508 votes

  • C. A. "Gus" Lipari DemocratIn runoff

    36.9% 412 votes

  • James B. Vidos RepublicanDefeated

    17.6% 196 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ginger Smith Griffin
C. A. "Gus" Lipari
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,026 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 90 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,116 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Michael E. "Mike" Taylor (Democrat) won with 54.0% of the vote.

  • Michael E. "Mike" Taylor DemocratElected

    54.0% 723 votes

  • Ralph E. Guidry, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    46.0% 617 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael E. "Mike" Taylor
Ralph E. Guidry, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,201 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,340 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 9

"Bill" McCarty (Democrat) won with 53.0% of the vote.

  • "Bill" McCarty DemocratElected

    53.0% 407 votes

  • Bobby J. Miller RepublicanDefeated

    47.0% 361 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bill" McCarty
Bobby J. Miller
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 708 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

768 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 10

Anthony Streva (Democrat) won with 53.4% of the vote.

  • Anthony Streva DemocratElected

    53.4% 419 votes

  • Carl Kraemer DemocratDefeated

    40.8% 320 votes

  • Max J. Thibodeaux, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    5.9% 46 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

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

Shows the 704 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 81 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

785 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 11

Roland Herman Verret (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • Roland Herman Verret DemocratElected

    55.4% 323 votes

  • Trent Bigler RepublicanDefeated

    44.6% 260 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roland Herman Verret
Trent Bigler
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 545 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

583 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Patterson

Mayor, City of Patterson

"Mike" Accardo (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.

  • "Mike" Accardo DemocratElected

    57.8% 853 votes

  • Leroy Johnson DemocratDefeated

    32.1% 474 votes

  • Sandra Sue Marshall RepublicanDefeated

    10.0% 148 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mike" Accardo
Leroy Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,386 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,475 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Patterson

Patrick M. LaSalle (Democrat) won with 71.8% of the vote.

  • Patrick M. LaSalle DemocratElected

    71.8% 1,047 votes

  • Beverly Washington Simmons DemocratDefeated

    28.2% 412 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Patrick M. LaSalle
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,370 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,459 votes cast.

Council Members, City of Patterson

"Joe" Russo III (Democrat), L. L. "Larry" Mendoza, Jr. (Democrat), Rodney A. Grogan (Democrat), Claire D. Sawyer (Democrat), and "Peg" M. Rentrop (Democrat) won.

  • "Joe" Russo III DemocratElected

    16.6% 984 votes

  • L. L. "Larry" Mendoza, Jr. DemocratElected

    15.8% 939 votes

  • Rodney A. Grogan DemocratElected

    14.2% 842 votes

  • Claire D. Sawyer DemocratElected

    12.2% 722 votes

  • "Peg" M. Rentrop DemocratElected

    12.1% 720 votes

3 other candidates: 29.1% together
"Joe" Notto Democrat11.4%676
Brian Turner Democrat10.7%634
Shanon Wade Democrat7.0%417

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Joe" Russo III
L. L. "Larry" Mendoza, Jr.
Rodney A. Grogan
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,545 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 389 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,934 votes cast.

Town of Baldwin

Aldermen, Town of Baldwin

Herbert E. Druilhet, Jr. (Democrat), "Mike" Lancelin (Democrat), H. Gene St. Germain (Democrat), Clarence A. Vappie (Democrat), and Mike J. Caesar (Democrat) won.

  • Herbert E. Druilhet, Jr. DemocratElected

    13.7% 374 votes

  • "Mike" Lancelin DemocratElected

    13.7% 372 votes

  • H. Gene St. Germain DemocratElected

    13.0% 353 votes

  • Clarence A. Vappie DemocratElected

    10.5% 287 votes

  • Mike J. Caesar DemocratElected

    10.5% 285 votes

5 other candidates: 38.7% together
Herbert Bell Democrat10.4%283
Douglas "Doug" Frederick No party8.5%231
Marion J. Newton Democrat8.5%231
Tony Gibson Democrat6.8%184
Aaron "Beedy" Bowser Democrat4.6%124

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Herbert E. Druilhet, Jr.
H. Gene St. Germain
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,558 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 166 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,724 votes cast.

Town of Berwick

Councilmen, Town of Berwick

Duval H. Arthur, Jr. (Democrat), Damon Robison (No party), Edgar Thomas, Jr. (Republican), and Troy M. Lombardo (No party) won.

  • Duval H. Arthur, Jr. DemocratElected

    16.2% 971 votes

  • Damon Robison No partyElected

    14.1% 846 votes

  • Edgar Thomas, Jr. RepublicanElected

    13.1% 785 votes

  • Troy M. Lombardo No partyElected

    11.1% 667 votes

  • Patrick J. Hebert RepublicanIn runoff

    9.6% 576 votes

  • Penny Crappell No partyIn runoff

    9.3% 559 votes

4 other candidates: 26.4% together
Carter Askew Republican9.2%553
Norris J. Crappell Democrat7.9%472
Shawn E. Canty Democrat5.0%298
"Cathy" Parvino Republican4.3%260

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Duval H. Arthur, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,356 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 631 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,987 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

No one got a majority, so Benjamin Grimm (Democrat) and Willie J. Scott (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Benjamin Grimm DemocratIn runoff

    40.0% 150 votes

  • Willie J. Scott DemocratIn runoff

    36.8% 138 votes

  • Edward "Chucky" Henry Other partyDefeated

    23.2% 87 votes

By precinct in St. Mary Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Benjamin Grimm
Willie J. Scott
Edward "Chucky" Henry
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 355 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

375 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Mary 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. Mary Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 50.3%, James David Cain 40.4%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.4%.

  • 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. Mary 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 6,927 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 686 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. Mary Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 24.6%, Francis C. Heitmeier 24.4%, "Mike" Francis 35.6%, Mary Chehardy 8.9%.

  • "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. Mary 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 7,921 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 773 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 St. Mary Parish: For 85.3%, Against 14.7%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,783 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 749 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. Mary Parish: For 83.1%, Against 16.9%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,742 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 742 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. Mary Parish: For 84.8%, Against 15.2%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,691 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 735 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. Mary Parish: For 69.1%, Against 30.9%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,570 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 737 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. Mary Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,202 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 715 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. Mary Parish: For 44.7%, Against 55.3%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,008 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 730 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. Mary Parish: For 65.5%, Against 34.5%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,314 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 740 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. Mary Parish: For 62.5%, Against 37.5%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,242 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 742 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. Mary Parish: For 47.8%, Against 52.2%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,203 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 724 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. Mary Parish: For 60.6%, Against 39.4%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,110 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 715 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. Mary Parish: For 51.4%, Against 48.6%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,206 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 731 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. Mary Parish: For 70.6%, Against 29.4%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,167 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 725 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. Mary Parish: For 72.7%, Against 27.3%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in St. Mary 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 7,188 votes cast at the polls in 54 precincts. The 737 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