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Winn 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

Police Juror, District 2

Deionne Carpenter (No party) won with 63.6% of the vote.

  • Deionne Carpenter No partyElected

    63.6% 173 votes

  • Edward L. Hamilton DemocratDefeated

    36.4% 99 votes

By precinct in Winn Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Deionne Carpenter
Edward L. Hamilton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 251 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

272 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 5

Christy Harrell (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.

  • Christy Harrell DemocratElected

    55.2% 179 votes

  • "Jim" Colvin RepublicanDefeated

    44.8% 145 votes

By precinct in Winn Parish

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

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

Shows the 285 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

324 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Dodson

Mayor, Village of Dodson

Loyd E. Vines (Democrat) won with 81.6% of the vote.

  • Loyd E. Vines DemocratElected

    81.6% 111 votes

  • Ricky D. Murphy No partyDefeated

    18.4% 25 votes

By precinct in Winn Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Loyd E. Vines
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 134 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

136 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Village of Dodson

Vernon "Pat" Ashley (Democrat) won with 81.1% of the vote.

  • Vernon "Pat" Ashley DemocratElected

    81.1% 107 votes

  • John T. Williams No partyDefeated

    18.9% 25 votes

By precinct in Winn Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Vernon "Pat" Ashley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 130 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

132 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Winn 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 Winn Parish: James J. "Jim" Donelon 38.8%, James David Cain 52.2%, S. B. A. Zaitoon 9.0%.

  • 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 Winn 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 1,738 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 111 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 Winn Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 25.3%, Francis C. Heitmeier 24.4%, "Mike" Francis 34.4%, Mary Chehardy 7.3%.

  • "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 Winn 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 2,010 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 140 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

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 10 YEARS TO BE USED AS FOLLOWS: 75% FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, SURFACING AND/OR RESURFACING PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS WITHIN WINN PARISH, ALL SUCH WORK TO BE AWARDED BY CONTRACT AND 25% FOR MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS WITHIN SAID PARISH, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS THEREFOR.

Parishwide, 1/2% S&U - PJ - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Winn, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax"), for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the first levy, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on the sales of services in the Parish, all as defined by law, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used as follows: (a) seventy-five percent (75%) for constructing, improving, surfacing and/or resurfacing public roads and streets within the Parish, all such work to be awarded by contract, and (b) twenty-five percent (25%) for maintaining and repairing public roads and streets within the Parish, including the purchase and/or maintenance of equipment and materials therefor?

  • Yes

    46.3% 946 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.7% 1,098 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,911 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 133 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,044 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 Winn Parish: For 65.9%, Against 34.1%.

  • ForApproved

    81.8% 525,634 votes

  • Against

    18.2% 117,282 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,965 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 129 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 Winn Parish: For 63.7%, Against 36.3%.

  • ForApproved

    79.3% 505,598 votes

  • Against

    20.7% 132,379 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,952 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 128 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 Winn Parish: For 64.4%, Against 35.6%.

  • ForApproved

    80.8% 513,077 votes

  • Against

    19.2% 122,157 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,928 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 129 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 Winn Parish: For 47.8%, Against 52.2%.

  • ForApproved

    60.8% 380,531 votes

  • Against

    39.2% 245,552 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,934 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 129 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 Winn Parish: For 45.7%, Against 54.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 333,553 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 275,300 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,907 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 130 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 Winn Parish: For 43.0%, Against 57.0%.

  • ForApproved

    50.3% 302,102 votes

  • Against

    49.7% 298,706 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,853 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 132 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 Winn Parish: For 49.8%, Against 50.2%.

  • ForApproved

    63.2% 386,573 votes

  • Against

    36.8% 225,442 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,877 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 131 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 Winn Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.

  • ForApproved

    78.8% 482,864 votes

  • Against

    21.2% 130,146 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,858 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 131 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 Winn Parish: For 50.5%, Against 49.5%.

  • ForApproved

    50.5% 305,152 votes

  • Against

    49.5% 298,514 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,872 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 130 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 Winn Parish: For 42.3%, Against 57.7%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 352,697 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 245,693 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,825 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 129 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 Winn Parish: For 56.2%, Against 43.8%.

  • ForApproved

    66.2% 402,682 votes

  • Against

    33.8% 205,620 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,850 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 130 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 Winn Parish: For 51.7%, Against 48.3%.

  • ForApproved

    68.6% 412,612 votes

  • Against

    31.4% 189,192 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,860 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 128 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 Winn Parish: For 53.3%, Against 46.7%.

  • ForApproved

    70.3% 423,761 votes

  • Against

    29.7% 178,632 votes

By precinct in Winn 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 1,840 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 129 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