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Allen Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 7, 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

Faye Hollins (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Faye Hollins DemocratElected

    51.4% 493 votes

  • Charles W. Horton RepublicanDefeated

    48.6% 466 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Faye Hollins
Charles W. Horton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 885 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 74 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

959 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 6

Carolyn Manuel (Democrat) won with 54.0% of the vote.

  • Carolyn Manuel DemocratElected

    54.0% 478 votes

  • "Boo" Bruchhaus RepublicanDefeated

    46.0% 407 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carolyn Manuel
"Boo" Bruchhaus
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 794 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 91 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

885 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Oberlin

Mayor, Town of Oberlin

"Phil" Beard (Democrat) won with 54.0% of the vote.

  • "Phil" Beard DemocratElected

    54.0% 515 votes

  • "Rick" Smith DemocratDefeated

    46.0% 439 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

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

Shows the 532 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 422 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

954 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Allen Parish

U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District

"Jim" McCrery (Republican) won with 57.4% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: "Jim" McCrery 43.3%, Artis R. Cash, Sr. 18.3%, Patti Cox 32.2%, Chester T. Kelley 6.2%.

  • "Jim" McCrery RepublicanElected

    57.4% 77,078 votes

  • Artis R. Cash, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    16.9% 22,757 votes

  • Patti Cox DemocratDefeated

    13.2% 17,788 votes

  • Chester T. Kelley RepublicanDefeated

    12.4% 16,649 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" McCrery
Patti Cox
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,287 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 452 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

134,272 votes cast.

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Rodney Alexander (Republican) won with 68.3% of the vote.

This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: Rodney Alexander 54.9%, Gloria Williams Hearn 42.7%, Brent Sanders 1.5%, John Watts 0.9%.

  • Rodney Alexander RepublicanElected

    68.3% 78,211 votes

  • Gloria Williams Hearn DemocratDefeated

    29.0% 33,233 votes

  • Brent Sanders LibertarianDefeated

    1.6% 1,876 votes

  • John Watts Other partyDefeated

    1.1% 1,262 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rodney Alexander
Gloria Williams Hearn
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,669 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

114,582 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 13.66 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 6, 13.66 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 64.9% voted yes and 35.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of thirteen and sixty-six hundredths (13.66) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    64.9% 266 votes

  • No

    35.1% 144 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 403 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

410 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 15 YEAR, 9 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist. #2, 9 Mill - BOC - 15 Yrs.

Passed: 75.5% voted yes and 24.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a nine (9) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2021, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    75.5% 275 votes

  • No

    24.5% 89 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 363 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

364 votes cast.

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING, IMPROVING AND CONSTRUCTING HOSPITAL HOUSES, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, AND ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION NEEDS IN THE DISTRICT.

Hospital Svc. Dist. No. 3, 3 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.6% voted yes and 29.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a three (3) mills tax on all the 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 acquiring, maintaining, operating, improving and constructing hospital houses, buildings and facilities, including equipment, and any other maintenance and operation needs in the District?

  • YesApproved

    70.6% 2,019 votes

  • No

    29.4% 841 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,391 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 469 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,860 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Adds the homesteads of certain veterans

Passed: 67.6% voted for and 32.4% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 65.8%, Against 34.2%.

  • ForApproved

    67.6% 578,395 votes

  • Against

    32.4% 277,576 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,896 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 487 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

855,971 votes cast.

Amendment 2

Increases general severance tax allocation

Passed: 58.9% voted for and 41.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 44.5%, Against 55.5%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 496,880 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 347,198 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,842 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 477 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

844,078 votes cast.

Amendment 3

Exempts from prop. tax med. equip. leased

Passed: 59.5% voted for and 40.5% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 51.8%, Against 48.2%.

  • ForApproved

    59.5% 498,836 votes

  • Against

    40.5% 339,911 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,826 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 471 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

838,747 votes cast.

Amendment 4

Removes prohibition against exemp. mtr. veh.

Passed: 60.7% voted for and 39.3% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 49.0%, Against 51.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.7% 512,996 votes

  • Against

    39.3% 332,293 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,818 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 469 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

845,289 votes cast.

Amendment 5

Prov. exemption from ad valorem tax

Passed: 54.5% voted for and 45.5% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 39.7%, Against 60.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.5% 451,341 votes

  • Against

    45.5% 377,196 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,760 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 461 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

828,537 votes cast.

Amendment 6

Auth. leg. create new judgeships for dist.crt

Passed: 60.6% voted for and 39.4% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 47.0%, Against 53.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.6% 499,543 votes

  • Against

    39.4% 324,511 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,751 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 461 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

824,054 votes cast.

Amendment 7

Prov. single assessor in Orleans Parish

Passed: 78.2% voted for and 21.8% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 59.6%, Against 40.4%.

  • ForApproved

    78.2% 672,765 votes

  • Against

    21.8% 187,035 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,800 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 461 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

859,800 votes cast.

Amendment 8

Grants Central comm.school system in EBR Par.

Passed: 54.8% voted for and 45.2% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: For 40.6%, Against 59.4%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 456,279 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 376,313 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,768 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 448 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

832,592 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct