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Webster 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

Alan Stanford (Other party) won with 51.7% of the vote.

  • Alan Stanford Other partyElected

    51.7% 601 votes

  • Willie Butch Lynd III DemocratDefeated

    48.3% 562 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 923 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 240 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 4

Bruce Williams (Democrat) won with 58.4% of the vote.

  • Bruce Williams DemocratElected

    58.4% 471 votes

  • James "Mike" Burns DemocratDefeated

    41.6% 335 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Bruce Williams
James "Mike" Burns
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 747 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

806 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

Ouida Garner (Democrat) won with 63.7% of the vote.

  • Ouida Garner DemocratElected

    63.7% 371 votes

  • Nelwyn McClary DemocratDefeated

    36.3% 211 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ouida Garner
Nelwyn McClary
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 550 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

582 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 12

Penny Estes Long (Other party) won with 67.5% of the vote.

  • Penny Estes Long Other partyElected

    67.5% 387 votes

  • "Roger" Walker, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 186 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Penny Estes Long
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 566 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

573 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Minden

Mayor, City of Minden

No one got a majority, so "Bill" Robertson (Democrat) and Alton "Al" Hortman (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • "Bill" Robertson DemocratIn runoff

    49.0% 1,722 votes

  • Alton "Al" Hortman RepublicanIn runoff

    36.1% 1,266 votes

  • John Quade DemocratDefeated

    8.7% 306 votes

  • "Steve" Wilson DemocratDefeated

    6.2% 217 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bill" Robertson
Alton "Al" Hortman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,194 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 317 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,511 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Minden

"T.C." Bloxom, Jr. (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

  • "T.C." Bloxom, Jr. DemocratElected

    55.6% 1,904 votes

  • Durwood Leon Blake DemocratDefeated

    23.0% 787 votes

  • "Ray" Yetman DemocratDefeated

    21.4% 732 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"T.C." Bloxom, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,105 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 318 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,423 votes cast.

Councilman, District A, City of Minden

No one got a majority, so Rodney D. Seamster (Democrat) and Bobbie Gean Anderson (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Rodney D. Seamster DemocratIn runoff

    43.0% 216 votes

  • Bobbie Gean Anderson DemocratIn runoff

    29.7% 149 votes

  • Theron Winzer DemocratDefeated

    24.3% 122 votes

  • Darrell Morris No partyDefeated

    3.0% 15 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rodney D. Seamster
Theron Winzer
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 470 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

502 votes cast.

Councilman, District D, City of Minden

"Tommy" Davis (Republican) won with 58.2% of the vote.

  • "Tommy" Davis RepublicanElected

    58.2% 481 votes

  • Terry "TG" Gardner DemocratDefeated

    41.8% 346 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Tommy" Davis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 760 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 67 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

827 votes cast.

Councilman, District E, City of Minden

No one got a majority, so Benny Gray (Democrat) and C.L. "Johnny" Johnson, Jr. (No party) went to a runoff.

  • Benny Gray DemocratIn runoff

    47.3% 572 votes

  • C.L. "Johnny" Johnson, Jr. No partyIn runoff

    32.4% 392 votes

  • "Doug" Frye DemocratDefeated

    20.3% 245 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Benny Gray
"Doug" Frye
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,056 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 153 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,209 votes cast.

City of Springhill

Mayor, City of Springhill

Carroll Breaux (Other party) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • Carroll Breaux Other partyElected

    55.4% 973 votes

  • "Johnny" Herrington DemocratDefeated

    44.6% 782 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carroll Breaux
"Johnny" Herrington
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,354 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 401 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,755 votes cast.

Chief of Police, City of Springhill

Ronnie Coleman (Democrat) won with 62.4% of the vote.

  • Ronnie Coleman DemocratElected

    62.4% 1,081 votes

  • Jerry Ray Moore DemocratDefeated

    37.6% 652 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,334 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 399 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,733 votes cast.

Alderman, District 1, City of Springhill

Edward Bankhead (Democrat) won with 65.4% of the vote.

  • Edward Bankhead DemocratElected

    65.4% 236 votes

  • Kirk D. Hoof DemocratDefeated

    34.6% 125 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Edward Bankhead
Kirk D. Hoof
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 244 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 117 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

361 votes cast.

Alderman, District 2, City of Springhill

Jimmy W. Morgan (Democrat) won with 82.1% of the vote.

  • Jimmy W. Morgan DemocratElected

    82.1% 184 votes

  • John E. "Johnny" Craig, Jr. Other partyDefeated

    17.9% 40 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jimmy W. Morgan
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 175 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 49 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

224 votes cast.

Alderman, District 4, City of Springhill

Gary Montgomery (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • Gary Montgomery DemocratElected

    50.6% 168 votes

  • Jerry L. Stephens DemocratDefeated

    49.4% 164 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 274 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

332 votes cast.

Alderman, District 5, City of Springhill

Ray Huddleston (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

  • Ray Huddleston DemocratElected

    51.3% 218 votes

  • Derek Melancon RepublicanDefeated

    48.7% 207 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ray Huddleston
Derek Melancon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 329 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

425 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Webster 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 Webster Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 47.3%, James David Cain 40.8%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.8%.

  • 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 Webster 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 6,113 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 648 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 Webster Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 18.7%, Francis C. Heitmeier 26.1%, "Mike" Francis 36.4%, Mary Chehardy 8.6%.

  • "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 Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Francis C. Heitmeier
"Mike" Francis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,226 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 772 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

ROAD DISTRICT B PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.92 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ROAD DISTRICT B FOR BUILDING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING ROADS AND BRIDGES.

Road District B, 3.92 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr

Passed: 53.7% voted yes and 46.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District B of Webster Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and ninety-two hundredths (3.92) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of building, constructing, maintaining and repairing roads and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    53.7% 1,315 votes

  • No

    46.3% 1,135 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 2,089 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 361 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,450 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 Webster Parish: For 69.8%, Against 30.2%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 7,026 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 759 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 Webster Parish: For 68.2%, Against 31.8%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,993 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 757 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 Webster Parish: For 70.6%, Against 29.4%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,918 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 762 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 Webster Parish: For 54.7%, Against 45.3%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,839 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 746 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 Webster Parish: For 51.0%, Against 49.0%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,610 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 754 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 Webster Parish: For 52.0%, Against 48.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,555 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 733 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 Webster Parish: For 57.0%, Against 43.0%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,633 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 758 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 Webster Parish: For 72.2%, Against 27.8%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,629 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 761 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 Webster Parish: For 52.9%, Against 47.1%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,637 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 723 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 Webster Parish: For 53.4%, Against 46.6%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,474 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 741 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 Webster Parish: For 57.3%, Against 42.7%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,572 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 722 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 Webster Parish: For 64.0%, Against 36.0%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,538 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 738 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 Webster Parish: For 63.6%, Against 36.4%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,561 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 731 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