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.
Cecile G. Gauthreaux (Democrat) won with 65.6% of the vote.
Cecile G. Gauthreaux DemocratElected
65.6%416 votes
Shirley Ann Jordan DemocratDefeated
34.4%218 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Cecile G. Gauthreaux
Shirley Ann Jordan
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 595 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.
Results by precinct
634 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 48.0%, James David Cain 40.1%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 11.9%.
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 West Baton Rouge 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 2,299 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 151 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 55.9%, Francis C. Heitmeier 24.3%, "Mike" Francis 13.0%, Mary Chehardy 3.1%.
"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 West Baton Rouge 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 2,761 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 160 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 85.4%, Against 14.6%.
ForApproved
81.8%525,634 votes
Against
18.2%117,282 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,776 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 160 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 82.3%, Against 17.7%.
ForApproved
79.3%505,598 votes
Against
20.7%132,379 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,755 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 158 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 82.4%, Against 17.6%.
ForApproved
80.8%513,077 votes
Against
19.2%122,157 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,747 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 157 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 60.2%, Against 39.8%.
ForApproved
60.8%380,531 votes
Against
39.2%245,552 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,731 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 154 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 57.1%, Against 42.9%.
ForApproved
54.8%333,553 votes
Against
45.2%275,300 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,660 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 155 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 47.3%, Against 52.7%.
ForApproved
50.3%302,102 votes
Against
49.7%298,706 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,650 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 155 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.
ForApproved
63.2%386,573 votes
Against
36.8%225,442 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,679 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 154 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 75.7%, Against 24.3%.
ForApproved
78.8%482,864 votes
Against
21.2%130,146 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,633 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 157 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 50.7%, Against 49.3%.
ForApproved
50.5%305,152 votes
Against
49.5%298,514 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,648 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 154 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 56.7%, Against 43.3%.
ForApproved
58.9%352,697 votes
Against
41.1%245,693 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 2,622 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 132 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 62.3%, Against 37.7%.
ForApproved
66.2%402,682 votes
Against
33.8%205,620 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,623 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 129 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 65.2%, Against 34.8%.
ForApproved
68.6%412,612 votes
Against
31.4%189,192 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,645 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 130 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 West Baton Rouge Parish: For 68.1%, Against 31.9%.
ForApproved
70.3%423,761 votes
Against
29.7%178,632 votes
By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,652 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 130 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.