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LaSalle 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 Jena

Chief of Police, Town of Jena

Paul Smith (Republican) won with 59.3% of the vote.

  • Paul Smith RepublicanElected

    59.3% 655 votes

  • George King DemocratDefeated

    40.7% 450 votes

By precinct in LaSalle Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul Smith
George King
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 793 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 312 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,105 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in LaSalle 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 LaSalle Parish: Rodney Alexander 80.0%, Gloria Williams Hearn 17.9%, Brent Sanders 1.3%, 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 LaSalle 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 3,054 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 761 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

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 1% SALES AND USE TAX OF THE PARISH OF LASALLE TO BE DEDICATED AND USED AS FOLLOWS: 34% TO THE LASALLE PARISH POLICE JURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND RESURFACING PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES IN SAID PARISH, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL DRAINAGE, AND ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES; 34% TO THE LASALLE PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS; 12% TO THE TOWN OF JENA FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS; 7% TO THE TOWN OF OLLA FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS; 5% TO EACH OF THE TOWNS OF URANIA AND TULLOS FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS; AND 3% TO THE LASALLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS; WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO BE SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS FOR SAID CAPITAL PURPOSES.

Parishwide, 1% S&U - PJ

Passed: 46.8% voted yes and 53.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of LaSalle, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax"), from and after January 1, 2007, 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 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 dedicated and used as follows: (i) 34% to the LaSalle Parish Police Jury for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing public roads and bridges in the Parish, including incidental drainage, and acquiring, operating and maintaining equipment for such purposes, (ii) 34% to the LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office for general operations, (iii) 12% to the Town of Jena for general operations, (iv) 7% to the Town of Olla for general operations, (v) 5% to the Town of Urania for general operations of, (vi) 5% to the Town of Tullos for general operations and (vii) 3% to the LaSalle Economic Development District for general operations, with the proceeds of the Tax to be subject to funding into bonds for said capital purposes to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended? 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?

  • Yes

    46.8% 1,795 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.2% 2,040 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 3,060 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 775 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,835 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 LaSalle Parish: For 68.6%, Against 31.4%.

  • ForApproved

    67.6% 578,395 votes

  • Against

    32.4% 277,576 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 3,030 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 743 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 LaSalle Parish: For 60.1%, Against 39.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 496,880 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 347,198 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 3,004 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 745 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 LaSalle Parish: For 66.2%, Against 33.8%.

  • ForApproved

    59.5% 498,836 votes

  • Against

    40.5% 339,911 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 2,968 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 746 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 LaSalle Parish: For 66.0%, Against 34.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.7% 512,996 votes

  • Against

    39.3% 332,293 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 3,032 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 744 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 LaSalle Parish: For 56.1%, Against 43.9%.

  • ForApproved

    54.5% 451,341 votes

  • Against

    45.5% 377,196 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 2,986 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 744 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 LaSalle Parish: For 28.1%, Against 71.9%.

  • ForApproved

    60.6% 499,543 votes

  • Against

    39.4% 324,511 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 2,974 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 742 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 LaSalle Parish: For 66.4%, Against 33.6%.

  • ForApproved

    78.2% 672,765 votes

  • Against

    21.8% 187,035 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 3,010 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 736 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 LaSalle Parish: For 58.3%, Against 41.7%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 456,279 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 376,313 votes

By precinct in LaSalle 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 2,997 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 733 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