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Vernon 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 4

W.R. "Randy" Martin (Democrat) won with 62.1% of the vote.

  • W.R. "Randy" Martin DemocratElected

    62.1% 427 votes

  • Marjorie "Marjie" Decker DemocratDefeated

    29.7% 204 votes

  • Billy Ray Foley DemocratDefeated

    8.3% 57 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
W.R. "Randy" Martin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 591 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 97 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

688 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

No one got a majority, so Vernon Travis, Jr. (Democrat) and Fletcher "Jack" Cheatham, Sr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Vernon Travis, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    49.5% 317 votes

  • Fletcher "Jack" Cheatham, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    34.5% 221 votes

  • Lorenzo Garner No partyDefeated

    15.9% 102 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Vernon Travis, Jr.
Fletcher "Jack" Cheatham, Sr.
Lorenzo Garner
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 453 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 187 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

640 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 7

Gaye W. McKee (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • Gaye W. McKee DemocratElected

    53.2% 421 votes

  • John Blankenbaker DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 371 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gaye W. McKee
John Blankenbaker
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 751 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

792 votes cast.

Member(s) of School Board, District 1

Steve Woods (Republican), James K. Armes III (Democrat), Mark H. Smith (Democrat), Robert Pynes, Jr. (Democrat), and Mel Harris (Republican) won.

  • Steve Woods RepublicanElected

    18.2% 1,002 votes

  • James K. Armes III DemocratElected

    18.1% 997 votes

  • Mark H. Smith DemocratElected

    17.2% 949 votes

  • Robert Pynes, Jr. DemocratElected

    17.2% 947 votes

  • Mel Harris RepublicanElected

    16.4% 905 votes

1 other candidate: 13.0% together
George "Doug" Brandon Republican13.0%716

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steve Woods
James K. Armes III
Mark H. Smith
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,392 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,124 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,516 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Hornbeck

Aldermen, Town of Hornbeck

Lawrence Trotti (Democrat), Doyle Carpenter (Democrat), Jose S. Chavez (Republican), and "Greg" Lantier (No party) won.

  • Lawrence Trotti DemocratElected

    19.1% 62 votes

  • Doyle Carpenter DemocratElected

    18.8% 61 votes

  • Jose S. Chavez RepublicanElected

    18.8% 61 votes

  • "Greg" Lantier No partyElected

    15.7% 51 votes

  • Barbara Evans Parker DemocratIn runoff

    13.8% 45 votes

  • Terri Whiddon DemocratIn runoff

    13.8% 45 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Doyle Carpenter
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 282 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

325 votes cast.

Town of Rosepine

Chief of Police, Town of Rosepine

James Dennis Parrott (Democrat) won with 81.6% of the vote.

  • James Dennis Parrott DemocratElected

    81.6% 199 votes

  • Richard "Ricky" Burnett DemocratDefeated

    18.4% 45 votes

By precinct in Vernon Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James Dennis Parrott
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 232 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

244 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Vernon 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 Vernon Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 22.5%, James David Cain 72.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 5.3%.

  • 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 Vernon 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 4,321 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 682 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 Vernon Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 14.3%, Francis C. Heitmeier 25.4%, "Mike" Francis 36.7%, Mary Chehardy 11.7%.

  • "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 party3.8%24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican2.0%12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian1.8%11,719

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,343 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 667 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 Vernon Parish: For 72.6%, Against 27.4%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,395 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 667 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 Vernon Parish: For 69.6%, Against 30.4%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,376 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 666 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 Vernon Parish: For 70.9%, Against 29.1%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,341 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 662 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 Vernon Parish: For 56.9%, Against 43.1%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,305 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 656 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 Vernon Parish: For 62.9%, Against 37.1%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,242 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 650 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 Vernon Parish: For 59.6%, Against 40.4%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,156 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 647 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 Vernon Parish: For 54.1%, Against 45.9%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,256 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 661 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 Vernon Parish: For 79.5%, Against 20.5%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,264 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 665 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 Vernon Parish: For 63.0%, Against 37.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,217 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 663 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 Vernon Parish: For 48.2%, Against 51.8%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,161 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 654 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 Vernon Parish: For 67.3%, Against 32.7%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,225 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 649 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 Vernon Parish: For 61.8%, Against 38.2%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,197 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 655 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 Vernon Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 4,206 votes cast at the polls in 76 precincts. The 660 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