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 Tuesday, November 7, 2006, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Jerry L. Thompson (Democrat) won with 62.4% of the vote.
Jerry L. Thompson DemocratElected
62.4%359 votes
Dirk Alan Fontenot DemocratDefeated
37.6%216 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jerry L. Thompson
Dirk Alan Fontenot
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 560 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
575 votes cast.
Cities, towns, and villages
City of Ville Platte
Mayor, City of Ville Platte
"Bill" Jeanmard (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.
"Bill" Jeanmard DemocratElected
53.5%1,767 votes
Tillman Ben, Jr. DemocratDefeated
46.5%1,535 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Bill" Jeanmard
Tillman Ben, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,505 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 797 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,302 votes cast.
Chief of Police, City of Ville Platte
Neal Lartigue (Democrat) won with 51.5% of the vote.
Neal Lartigue DemocratElected
51.5%1,733 votes
Romeo J. Hargrove III DemocratDefeated
48.5%1,635 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Neal Lartigue
Romeo J. Hargrove III
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,550 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 818 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,368 votes cast.
Alderman, District E, City of Ville Platte
Donald Ray Sam (Democrat) won with 54.2% of the vote.
Donald Ray Sam DemocratElected
54.2%315 votes
Earl Edward DemocratDefeated
45.8%266 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Donald Ray Sam
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 386 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 195 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
581 votes cast.
Town of Mamou
Alderman at Large, Town of Mamou
"Joe Paul" Deshotels (Democrat) won with 53.9% of the vote.
"Joe Paul" Deshotels DemocratElected
53.9%585 votes
Essie Rose Holland DemocratDefeated
46.1%500 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Joe Paul" Deshotels
Essie Rose Holland
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 975 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 110 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,085 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish: Rodney Alexander 67.6%, Gloria Williams Hearn 25.7%, Brent Sanders 4.9%, John Watts 1.7%.
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 Evangeline 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 2,132 votes cast at the polls in 27 precincts. The 152 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
114,582 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (Republican) won with 70.7% of the vote.
This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Evangeline Parish: Charles W. Boustany, Jr. 60.5%, Mike Stagg 39.5%.
Charles W. Boustany, Jr. RepublicanElected
70.7%113,720 votes
Mike Stagg DemocratDefeated
29.3%47,133 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Mike Stagg
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,902 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 707 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
160,853 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
POLICE JURY WARD NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.12 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION, THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE EXCEPTED, FOR MAINTAINING AND UPKEEPING PUBLIC CEMETERIES LOCATED THEREIN.
Police Jury Ward No. 1, 1.12 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 68.5% voted yes and 31.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Police Jury Ward No. 1 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "Ward"), be authorized to continue to levy a one and twelve hundredths (1.12) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Ward, the City of Ville Platte excepted, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining and upkeeping public cemeteries located therein?
YesApproved
68.5%687 votes
No
31.5%316 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 932 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 71 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,003 votes cast.
POLICE JURY WARD NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1 MILL ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL, FOR MAINTAINING AND UPKEEPING PUBLIC CEMETERIES LOCATED THEREIN.
Police Jury Ward No. 5, 1 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 63.2% voted yes and 36.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Police Jury Ward No. 5 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "Ward"), levy a one (1) mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Ward, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining and upkeeping public cemeteries located therein?
YesApproved
63.2%375 votes
No
36.8%218 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 561 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
593 votes cast.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PARISH ROADS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, OR FOR THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF.
Road District No. 4, 15 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 65.5% voted yes and 34.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a fifteen (15) mills tax 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 constructing and improving Parish roads and highways within the District, or for the maintenance thereof?
YesApproved
65.5%269 votes
No
34.5%142 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 397 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
411 votes cast.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PARISH ROADS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, OR FOR THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF.
Road District No. 5, 10 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road District No. 5 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a ten (10) mills tax 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 constructing and improving Parish roads and highways within the District, or for the maintenance thereof?
YesApproved
65.2%344 votes
No
34.8%184 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 499 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 29 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
528 votes cast.
VOTING DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.12 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING AND UPKEEPING PUBLIC CEMETERIES LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT.
Voting District No. 6, 1.12 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 65.7% voted yes and 34.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Voting District No. 6 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a one and twelve hundredths (1.12) 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 maintaining and upkeeping public cemeteries located therein?
YesApproved
65.7%451 votes
No
34.3%235 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 667 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
686 votes cast.
WARD FIVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 11.51 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.
Shall Ward Five Fire Protection District of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy an eleven and fifty-one hundredths (11.51) 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, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
YesApproved
77.0%359 votes
No
23.0%107 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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 442 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
466 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 Evangeline Parish: For 65.4%, Against 34.6%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,211 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 692 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 50.9%, Against 49.1%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in Evangeline 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
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,106 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 702 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 53.6%, Against 46.4%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,021 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 700 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 54.0%, Against 46.0%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,084 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 690 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 43.2%, Against 56.8%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,959 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 681 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 49.2%, Against 50.8%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,939 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 675 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 70.0%, Against 30.0%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,179 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 782 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Evangeline Parish: For 55.3%, Against 44.7%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in Evangeline Parish
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,967 votes cast at the polls in 65 precincts. The 668 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.