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.
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 Madison Parish: "Andy" Anders 20.0%, Samuel Thomas 80.0%.
"Andy" Anders DemocratElected
60.2%6,463 votes
Samuel Thomas DemocratDefeated
39.8%4,268 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,496 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 457 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Rodney Alexander (Republican) won with 68.3% of the vote.
This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: Rodney Alexander 53.7%, Gloria Williams Hearn 43.1%, Brent Sanders 1.4%, John Watts 1.8%.
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 Madison 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 2,030 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 433 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.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
AFTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SERVICE CHARGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR AFTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF MADISON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO CONTINUE TO COLLECT A $125 ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN AND FOR SAID DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES NECESSARY FOR SUCH FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.
Afton Fire Prot. Dist., $125.00 Service Charge - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 63.5% voted yes and 36.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Afton Fire Protection District of the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect an annual service charge of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125.00) from persons owning each residential or commercial structure, whether occupied or unoccupied, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of paying the costs of fire protection services in and for the District, including the cost of acquiring, operating and maintaining equipment and facilities necessary for such fire protection services, and, for purposes of assessing and collecting said service charge, owners shall be assessed a service charge for each such structure which they own, and each residential or commercial unit and each housing unit within a multiple dwelling structure shall be considered a separate structure, and a mobile home, as defined in R.S. 9:1149.2(3), shall be considered a structure, provided that persons owning mobile homes shall be assessed eighty percent (80%) of the service charge, all as provided in Section 1502.4 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, amended?
YesApproved
63.5%66 votes
No
36.5%38 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 103 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
104 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 7 MILLS PROPERTY TAX TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND SUPPORTING THE MADISON PARISH COURTHOUSE AND JAIL.
Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 7 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 50.8% voted yes and 49.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of seven (7) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, to be used for constructing, improving, equipping, operating, maintaining and supporting the Madison Parish Courthouse and Jail?
YesApproved
50.8%1,235 votes
No
49.2%1,195 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 2,011 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 419 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,430 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING AN ENHANCED 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF NECESSARY DISPATCH PERSONNEL) IN MADISON PARISH.
Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 3 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 53.3% voted yes and 46.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish 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 an enhanced 911 telephone system (including the payment of necessary dispatch personnel), in the Parish?
YesApproved
53.3%1,286 votes
No
46.7%1,128 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,992 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 422 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,414 votes cast.
SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 2%, 10 YEAR SALES AND USE TAX DEDICATED FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND RESURFACING PUBLIC ROADS IN SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1, INCLUDING PROVIDING INCIDENTAL DRAINAGE, AND ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT FOR SAID PURPOSES, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO BE SUBJECT TO BEING FUNDED INTO BONDS FOR SAID CAPITAL PURPOSES.
Sales Tax District No. 1, 2% S&U - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 44.6% voted yes and 55.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of two percent (2%) (the "Tax") for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the first levy of the Tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, as defined by law, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used for the purposes of constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing public roads in the District, including providing incidental drainage, and acquiring, operating and maintaining equipment for said purposes, and further, shall the District be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued 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?
Yes
44.6%492 votes
NoDefeated
55.4%612 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,029 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 75 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,104 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 Madison Parish: For 62.4%, Against 37.6%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 2,001 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 421 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 Madison Parish: For 50.7%, Against 49.3%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,953 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 415 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 Madison Parish: For 65.4%, Against 34.6%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,937 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 425 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 Madison Parish: For 52.9%, Against 47.1%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,944 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 417 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 Madison Parish: For 52.0%, Against 48.0%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,901 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 421 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 Madison Parish: For 58.5%, Against 41.5%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,878 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 408 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 Madison Parish: For 69.0%, Against 31.0%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,928 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 411 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 Madison Parish: For 51.6%, Against 48.4%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in Madison 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 1,876 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 413 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.