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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Concordia 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Ridgecrest

Alderman, Town of Ridgecrest

Douglas J. Tisdale (Republican) won with 62.0% of the vote.

  • Douglas J. Tisdale RepublicanElected

    62.0% 119 votes

  • Willena C. Varnado DemocratDefeated

    38.0% 73 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Douglas J. Tisdale
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 169 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

192 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 21st Representative District

"Andy" Anders (Democrat) won with 60.2% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Concordia Parish: "Andy" Anders 78.6%, Samuel Thomas 21.4%.

  • "Andy" Anders DemocratElected

    60.2% 6,463 votes

  • Samuel Thomas DemocratDefeated

    39.8% 4,268 votes

By precinct in Concordia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Andy" Anders
Samuel Thomas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,281 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 631 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,731 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Andy" AndersSamuel ThomasTurnout
Concordia Parish78.6%4,64921.4%1,263
East Carroll Parish27.5%29372.5%773
Madison Parish20.0%39180.0%1,562
Tensas Parish62.8%1,13037.2%670

Statewide and federal races in Concordia Parish

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 Concordia Parish: Rodney Alexander 69.6%, Gloria Williams Hearn 28.1%, Brent Sanders 1.7%, John Watts 0.7%.

  • 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 Concordia 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,924 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 597 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

MONTEREY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING MONTEREY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Monterey FPD No. 1, 10 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 74.5% voted yes and 25.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Monterey Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation in 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, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the District's fire protection facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    74.5% 514 votes

  • No

    25.5% 176 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 642 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 48 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

690 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 Concordia Parish: For 68.2%, Against 31.8%.

  • ForApproved

    67.6% 578,395 votes

  • Against

    32.4% 277,576 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,211 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 566 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 Concordia Parish: For 48.7%, Against 51.3%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 496,880 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 347,198 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,145 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 545 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 Concordia Parish: For 61.3%, Against 38.7%.

  • ForApproved

    59.5% 498,836 votes

  • Against

    40.5% 339,911 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,097 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 534 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 Concordia Parish: For 61.9%, Against 38.1%.

  • ForApproved

    60.7% 512,996 votes

  • Against

    39.3% 332,293 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,159 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 540 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 Concordia Parish: For 48.7%, Against 51.3%.

  • ForApproved

    54.5% 451,341 votes

  • Against

    45.5% 377,196 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,075 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 539 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 Concordia Parish: For 43.4%, Against 56.6%.

  • ForApproved

    60.6% 499,543 votes

  • Against

    39.4% 324,511 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,052 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 540 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 Concordia Parish: For 68.4%, Against 31.6%.

  • ForApproved

    78.2% 672,765 votes

  • Against

    21.8% 187,035 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,166 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 548 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 Concordia Parish: For 48.6%, Against 51.4%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 456,279 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 376,313 votes

By precinct in Concordia 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 4,082 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 529 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