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.
No one got a majority, so Annie M. Watson (Democrat) and Marie A. Dorsey-Bachus (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Annie M. Watson DemocratIn runoff
41.1%139 votes
Marie A. Dorsey-Bachus DemocratIn runoff
31.7%107 votes
Nicole Johnson DemocratDefeated
27.2%92 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Annie M. Watson
Marie A. Dorsey-Bachus
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 249 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
338 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Waterproof
Mayor, Town of Waterproof
Bobby D. Higginbotham (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.
Bobby D. Higginbotham DemocratElected
50.7%191 votes
Robert "Bubba" Rushing DemocratDefeated
26.0%98 votes
Kemmeka Davis DemocratDefeated
23.3%88 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Bobby D. Higginbotham
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 281 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
377 votes cast.
Aldermen, Town of Waterproof
Caldwell A. Flood, Jr. (Democrat), George Taylor (Democrat), Lionel Travers, Jr. (Democrat), Elizabeth Cooper (Democrat), and Edna J. Cooper (Democrat) won.
Caldwell A. Flood, Jr. DemocratElected
12.3%188 votes
George Taylor DemocratElected
12.1%185 votes
Lionel Travers, Jr. DemocratElected
11.7%180 votes
Elizabeth Cooper DemocratElected
11.2%171 votes
Edna J. Cooper DemocratElected
11.0%168 votes
5 other candidates: 41.8% together
Ross Cooper Democrat
9.5%
145
Herbert M. Williams Democrat
8.9%
136
Johnnie Raymo Democrat
8.8%
135
Berta Mae Clark Democrat
7.4%
114
Daisy Germany Democrat
7.2%
111
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Caldwell A. Flood, Jr.
Lionel Travers, Jr.
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,166 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 367 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,533 votes cast.
State Legislature
State Representative, 21st Representative District
No one got a majority, so "Andy" Anders (Democrat) and Samuel Thomas (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Tensas Parish: "Andy" Anders 55.2%, Samuel Thomas 23.1%, James E. Lee 21.8%.
"Andy" Anders DemocratIn runoff
49.2%4,616 votes
Samuel Thomas DemocratIn runoff
27.2%2,555 votes
James E. Lee DemocratDefeated
23.6%2,220 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Andy" Anders
Samuel Thomas
James E. Lee
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,242 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 232 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
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 Tensas Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 39.8%, James David Cain 55.7%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 4.5%.
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 Tensas 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 1,119 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 187 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 Tensas Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 19.9%, Francis C. Heitmeier 37.3%, "Mike" Francis 30.5%, 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 Tensas 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 1,214 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 211 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 Tensas Parish: For 69.2%, Against 30.8%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,160 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 205 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 Tensas Parish: For 67.3%, Against 32.7%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,141 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 204 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 Tensas Parish: For 72.3%, Against 27.7%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,133 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 202 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 Tensas Parish: For 46.7%, Against 53.3%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,131 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 196 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 Tensas Parish: For 49.9%, Against 50.1%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,092 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 202 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 Tensas Parish: For 39.9%, Against 60.1%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,069 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 202 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 Tensas Parish: For 54.2%, Against 45.8%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,101 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 200 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 Tensas Parish: For 68.6%, Against 31.4%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,084 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 203 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 Tensas Parish: For 48.9%, Against 51.1%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in Tensas Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,094 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 200 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 Tensas Parish: For 43.5%, Against 56.5%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,079 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 199 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 Tensas Parish: For 44.8%, Against 55.2%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,077 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 199 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 Tensas Parish: For 53.9%, Against 46.1%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,072 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 198 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 Tensas Parish: For 53.3%, Against 46.7%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in Tensas 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 1,075 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 200 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.