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.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division A
Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr. (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.
Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr. DemocratElected
51.0%2,973 votes
Iris Doucet DemocratDefeated
49.0%2,854 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr.
Iris Doucet
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,726 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,101 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,827 votes cast.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division C
Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont (Democrat) won with 50.3% of the vote.
Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont DemocratElected
50.3%2,911 votes
Bryan Duet Other partyDefeated
49.7%2,872 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jimmy "T Jim" Lafont
Bryan Duet
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,679 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,104 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,783 votes cast.
Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division H
Jimmy Guidry (Democrat) won with 54.7% of the vote.
Jimmy Guidry DemocratElected
54.7%3,193 votes
Jimmie "Beau" Martin, Jr. RepublicanDefeated
45.3%2,644 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jimmy Guidry
Jimmie "Beau" Martin, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,733 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,104 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,837 votes cast.
School board
Member of School Board, District 3
Richmond Boyd, Jr. (Democrat) won with 54.1% of the vote.
Richmond Boyd, Jr. DemocratElected
54.1%537 votes
Eva M. Shanklin DemocratDefeated
45.9%456 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Richmond Boyd, Jr.
Eva M. Shanklin
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 956 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
993 votes cast.
Member of School Board, District 9
Julie Breaux (Democrat) won with 57.5% of the vote.
Julie Breaux DemocratElected
57.5%1,004 votes
Loretta Duplantis RepublicanDefeated
42.5%741 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Julie Breaux
Loretta Duplantis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,708 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,745 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Lafourche Parish
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
"Charlie" Melancon (Democrat) won with 55.0% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Charlie" Melancon 59.4%, Craig Romero 37.0%, Olangee "OJ" Breech 2.1%, James Lee Blake, Jr. 1.4%.
"Charlie" Melancon DemocratElected
55.0%75,023 votes
Craig Romero RepublicanDefeated
40.3%54,950 votes
Olangee "OJ" Breech DemocratDefeated
3.1%4,190 votes
James Lee Blake, Jr. LibertarianDefeated
1.6%2,168 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Charlie" Melancon
Craig Romero
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 18,594 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
136,331 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.45 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCKS.
Fire Prot. Dist. No. 4, 8.45 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 85.0% voted yes and 15.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a tax of eight and forty-five hundredths (8.45) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said 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 fire protection facilities and equipment in the District, including the purchase of fire trucks?
YesApproved
85.0%679 votes
No
15.0%120 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 746 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 53 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
799 votes cast.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT TO LEVY A 1% SALES AND USE TAX TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING NECESSARY LEVEES, LEVEE DRAINAGE, FLOOD PROTECTION AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO AND FURTHER AUTHORITY TO FUND THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX INTO BONDS FOR THE AFORESAID PURPOSES.
S. Lafourche Levee Dist., 1% S&U - BOC
Passed: 82.2% voted yes and 17.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the South Lafourche Levee District (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, with the avails or proceeds of the Tax, after paying costs of collection and administration (the "Avails"), to be dedicated and used, after making all necessary payments in connection with any bonds payable from said Tax, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining necessary levees, levee drainage, flood protection and for all other purposes incidental thereto and shall the District be authorized to fund the Avails into bonds for any of the capital purposes set forth above, for paying costs of issuance and funding necessary reserves for the payment of such bonds, all in accordance with Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes?
YesApproved
82.2%4,650 votes
No
17.8%1,004 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,598 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 1,056 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,654 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 Lafourche Parish: For 66.5%, Against 33.5%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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 16,946 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,206 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 Lafourche Parish: For 64.5%, Against 35.5%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,757 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,174 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 Lafourche Parish: For 65.5%, Against 34.5%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,653 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,172 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 Lafourche Parish: For 57.0%, Against 43.0%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,655 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,150 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 Lafourche Parish: For 56.3%, Against 43.7%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,404 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,144 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 Lafourche Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,351 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,138 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 Lafourche Parish: For 79.2%, Against 20.8%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in Lafourche 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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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 17,043 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,186 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 Lafourche Parish: For 56.1%, Against 43.9%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in Lafourche Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,396 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 2,122 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.