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.
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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%
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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.
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 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 party
3.8%
24,241
Allen "Al" Leone Republican
2.0%
12,828
Rayburn Clipper Libertarian
1.8%
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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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
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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.
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 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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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.